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In an move that gives both the team and fantasy football owners clarity on their quarterback situation for the foreseeable future, the Bills have rewarded Tyrod Taylor with a contract extension, the team announced Friday.

There are no details about the length or terms of the deal from the Bills, who spent much of the offseason talking about their desire to sign Taylor beyond the 2016 season before finally striking a deal.

Taylor joined the Bills in 2015, winning the starting job in preseason over EJ Manuel and Matt Cassel. He easily set career highs in all categories, posting a 95.0 passer rating while throwing 20 touchdowns in 14 games under center. The five-year veteran long rode the bench in Baltimore before getting a shot in western New York.

As Profootballtalk.com reminded readers, the biggest stumbling block to the agreement appeared to be Taylor’s limited track record as a starting quarterback. While he became the first Bills quarterback to go to the Pro Bowl since 2002 while completing 242-of-380 passes for 3,035 yards with just six interceptions against those 20 TDs last season, his 14 starts in 2015 represent all the starts he’s ever made in the NFL.

For what it's worth, Tim Graham of the Buffalo News reports that this isn't a “bridge deal” that would pay Taylor more for a couple of years before free agency would loom again. According to Graham, it could be for as many as six seasons with team options and worth $90 million with more available in incentives.

Whatever the case, one thing is certain: The Bills have their quarterback of the present and future in Taylor.