Buffalo Bills All-Time Greats
The ten greatest to ever wear the red, white, and royal blue, ranked from the shores of Lake Erie.
A charter member of the American Football League in 1960, Buffalo won back-to-back AFL titles and later authored the most relentless run in modern history with four straight Super Bowl trips. These are the ten greatest ever to wear the red, white, and royal blue, ranked.
- Conference
- American Football Conference
- Founded
- 1960 (AFL charter member)
- Home fields
- War Memorial Stadium, Rich Stadium/Highmark Stadium (1973), new Highmark Stadium (2026)
- Titles
- 2 AFL Championships (1964, 1965); four straight Super Bowl appearances (XXV-XXVIII)
- Division
- AFC East
The NFL's all-time sacks leader, Smith was a dominant force off the edge for 15 seasons in Buffalo. He won Defensive Player of the Year twice and anchored the defense through four straight Super Bowl appearances.
The triggerman of the no-huddle K-Gun offense, Kelly owns nearly every Bills passing record and led the team to four consecutive Super Bowls. His toughness and leadership made him a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
The franchise's all-time leading rusher, Thomas was the versatile centerpiece of the Super Bowl offense and the 1991 league MVP. His combination of running and receiving made him one of the most complete backs of his era.
A dual-threat force who has revitalized the franchise, Allen has set numerous team passing and total-touchdown records. He has led Buffalo to repeated playoff runs and division titles and ranks among the greatest Bills in just a handful of seasons.
The favorite target of the K-Gun, Reed remains the franchise leader in receptions and receiving yards. His fearless work over the middle through four Super Bowl seasons earned him a place in the Hall of Fame.
As a player, Simpson was the first NFL back to rush for 2,000 yards in a season, doing so in just 14 games in 1973. His electrifying speed made him the face of the franchise in the 1970s and a Hall of Fame inductee.
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A cornerstone of the Electric Company line that blocked for O.J. Simpson, DeLamielleure was a perennial all-star guard. His sustained excellence in the trenches earned him enshrinement in the Hall of Fame in 2003.
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The emotional leader of the Super Bowl-era defense, Talley set the franchise record for career tackles. A relentless and durable linebacker, he was a Pro Bowl performer at the peak of Buffalo's dynasty years.
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The line caller for the fast-paced K-Gun offense, Hull was the steady anchor at center for all four Super Bowl runs. A three-time Pro Bowler, he is widely regarded as one of the finest linemen in team history.
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An explosive pass rusher and run defender, Bennett gave Buffalo a fearsome front alongside Bruce Smith. He made multiple Pro Bowls and was a key piece of the defense during the Super Bowl years.
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