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Frank Reich, Bill Polian Offer Thoughts, Well Wishes For Close Friend Jim Kelly

INDIANAPOLIS — #KellyTough is much more than a mindset. It’s a movement.

When Jim Kelly was diagnosed with oral cancer back in 2013, those across the world rallied for the Hall of Fame quarterback. About a year later, after a series of grueling treatments, Kelly was declared cancer-free.

On Thursday, however, Kelly announced some tough news.

“The oral cancer we hoped would be gone forever has returned,” Kelly said in a statement released by the Buffalo Bills. “Although I was shocked and deeply saddened to receive this news, I know that God is with me.