Bills Acquire QB Matt Flynn

Bills sign former Raiders signal caller Matt Flynn.

As speculated Sunday afternoon, the Buffalo Bills gave former 7th-round pick a workout. Just hours later the team announced the signing of Flynn.

Matt Flynn brings valuable experience to a beaten up quarterback situation in Buffalo.

Flynn backed up Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers from 2008-2010. When Rodgers went down with a concussion, Flynn thrived. His best performance was on January 1, 2012. Flynn threw for 480 yards and 6 touchdowns (both Green Bay records) against the Detroit Lions.

Flynn then landed with the Seahawks in Seattle the following season. But with the emergence of rookie quarterback Russell Wilson, Seattle announced they'd start the rookie and trade Flynn.

The Oakland Raiders decided to take a chance on Flynn when they traded a 5th-round pick for the Tyler, Texas native. It was now a battle between Terrelle Pryor and Matt Flynn. Due to poor play from Flynn and the development of Pryor, Flynn was demoted from first string to third just weeks into the season. Flynn was eventually released by Oakland.

The Buffalo Bills now have a solid situation at quarterback with their new acquisition. With the strong performance of Thad Lewis on Sunday and Matt Flynn's strong presence, the team will have short term help until E.J. Manuel returns from injury (knee).

Thad Lewis is still expected to be the starter when they take on the Miami Dolphins this Sunday.