‘Benford, who turns 25 in September, has carved out a starting role with the Bills, who drafted him in the sixth round of the 2022 draft out of Villanova. Benford still is ascending and coming off his best season. The deal keeps him in Buffalo through 2029.’
Archives for March 30, 2025
What would a Hallmark movie look like for each of the Buffalo Bills? Here are some ideas
‘The obvious Hallmark ending for any Buffalo Bills fan, player or coach would include that long-awaited win in the Super Bowl. But that is too easy of a trope to repeat over and over. So, we came up with some more specific scenarios that help the plucky Bills along the way to the big game. After all, what is the Super Bowl other than the best talent show this town’s ever seen?’
Bills Mailbag: What to make of Stefon Diggs’ move back to the AFC East
‘Diggs was producing for the Texans last year before getting hurt. He’s 31 and 10 years into his NFL career, and he is being asked to come back from a torn ACL midway through the 2024 season. As we saw in Buffalo with Von Miller, that can be a big challenge for a player in his 30s. I don’t expect Diggs to put up the kind of dominant seasons we saw from him in Buffalo, but he has a game that should age nicely.’
Bills sign one of NFL’s best cornerbacks to contract extension: The details
‘According to Spotrac.com, this deal makes Benford the 13th-highest paid corner in the league based on average salary at around $19 million per season.’
Buffalo Bills agree to four-year extension with top cornerback Christian Benford
‘With Benford locked up for the next four seasons, Buffalo will now be able to turn their attention to finding a running mate to start across from him in 2025. Buffalo traded former first-round pick Kaiir Elam to the Dallas Cowboys and Rasul Douglas, last year’s No. 2 cornerback, remains a free agent. Dane Jackson was signed in free agency, but further competition will likely be added via free agency or the draft.’
Report: Bills agree with CB Benford on 4-year extension
‘Cornerback Christian Benford performed at an elite level during the 2024 season, and it appears he was rewarded for his production on Saturday afternoon when the former sixth-round pick agreed to terms on a reported four-year contract extension worth $76 million. The deal was reported by NFL Network.’
Bills continue run on extensions, agree on deal to keep CB Christian Benford through 2029
‘Brandon Beane locked up another one.’
Bills give star Christian Benford four-year, $76 million extension to bolster defense
‘Benford, a sixth-round pick out of Villanova in 2022, has emerged as one of the top corners in the NFL the past two seasons, particularly last year.’
Buffalo Bills agree to sign CB Christian Benford to 4-year, $76 million extension, AP source says
‘Benford has been a Bills starter since winning the job to open his second season following a competition with 2022 first-round pick Kaiir Elam, who was traded to Dallas last month. Overall, Benford has five interceptions, including two last season, and credited with 25 passes defended.’
Bills, CB Christian Benford agree to four-year, $76M extension
‘Benford, 24, was entering the final year of his rookie deal and now will be under contract through the 2029 season. The agreement is the latest in the Bills’ prioritizing retaining players who have developed into starters before they become free agents — “draft, develop and re-sign,” as general manager Brandon Beane says.’
Bills extending cornerback Christian Benford with new four-year, $76 million deal, per report
‘A sixth-round draft pick of the Bills out of Villanova in 2022, Benford played just nine games as a rookie, then emerged as a key piece of the secondary as a second-year player. He’s logged at least two interceptions and 10 pass breakups in each of his last two seasons, even drawing a vote for Defensive Player of the Year, thanks to his breakout 2024 campaign.’
Bills Sign Standout Cornerback Christian Benford to Big Contract Extension
‘Benford is a good, young cornerback who the Bills now have locked down for the foreseeable future. Benford has defended 10 passes in each of his last two seasons and his overall PFF grade for the 2024 season ranked fifth among all cornerbacks in the NFL.’
Christian Benford contract details: Bills make Villanova product one of highest-paid CBs in NFL
‘The Bills cornerback becomes the latest Buffalo player to sign a contract extension this offseason.’
Bills reward superstar defender with $76 million deal
‘Drafted in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft from Villanova, Benford has rapidly ascended to become a pivotal player in Buffalo’s secondary. In the 2024 season, he recorded a career-high 64 tackles, along with two interceptions, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and a sack over 15 games.’
Report: Bills and Christian Benford agree to 4-year extension
‘The 24-year old Benford is the sixth Bills player to sign a multi-year extension this offseason, joining quarterback Josh Allen, long snapper Reid Ferguson, defensive end Greg Rousseau, linebacker Terrel Bernard, and wide receiver Khalil Shakir.’