First, star wide receiver Khalil Shakir signed a four-year contract extension. Then, linebacker Terrel Bernard and edge rusher Greg Rousseau inked four-year contract extensions. That was followed by the Bills and NFL MVP Josh Allen agreeing to a new six-year deal.
On Saturday, March 29, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane continued with his busy offseason by locking up another talented player when the Bills and cornerback Christian Benford agreed to a four-year contract extension that will keep Buffalo’s best cornerback in Western New York through the 2029 NFL season.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining the news of Benford’s extension.
Bills, cornerback Christian Benford agree on contract extension
The Bills and cornerback Christian Benford have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth a reported $76 million, according to ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter.
Originally selected as a sixth-round pick (No. 185 overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft, Benford has appeared in 39 games (34 starts) with 142 tackles (110 solo), seven tackles for loss, one quarterback hit, one sack, five interceptions, 25 pass defenses, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries for Buffalo.
During the 2024 season, Benford had the fewest yards per snap allowed in coverage among all NFL cornerbacks at 0.477, better than reigning Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II (0.489).
Examining the best cornerback prospects
From Michigan’s Will Johnson and Texas’ Jahdae Barron to East Carolina’s Shavon Revel Jr. and Mississippi’s Trey Amos, we run through the best cornerback prospects in the NFL Draft who could slot next to Christian Benford in Buffalo’s secondary.
Even more Bills news
Exploring whether the Bills should consider making a blockbuster trade either leading up to or during the NFL Draft to address their remaining roster needs; get to know Penn State’s Tyler Warren, the prototypical tight end prospect for Bills general manager Brandon Beane; a run through three current Bills who could find themselves on the chopping block following the initial wave of free agency; and more!
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