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Bills predicted to draft star ACC cornerback as Rasul Douglas replacement | Sporting News Canada The Buffalo Bills need another cornerback opposite Christian Benford, and they are predicted to draft an ACC star.

APRIL 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sean McDermott At The 2025 NFL Annual Meetings: "Take Our Game To Another Level" | Buffalo Bills Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott meets with the media at the 2025 NFL Annual Meetings in Palm Beach, Florida. Topics included: finali...

MARCH 30 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Buffalo Bills, CB Christian Benford agree to $76M extension The Buffalo Bills agreed to a four-year, $76 million contract extension with cornerback Christian Benford, a source familiar with the agreem...

MARCH 29 • SACBEE.COM

Bills Lock Down Corner With 4-Year Deal The Buffalo Bills reached a four-year agreement with cornerback Christian Benford after the opening waves of free agency.

MARCH 29 • SACBEE.COM

Bills, CB Christian Benford reach 4-year, $76M extension Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford reached agreement on a four-year, $76 million extension, his agents told multiple media outlets o...

MARCH 29 • THESTATE.COM

Bills, CB Christian Benford agree to terms on four-year, $76 million extension The Buffalo Bills and cornerback Christian Benford have agreed to terms on a four-year, $76 million extension, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapop...

MARCH 29 • NFL.COM

Buffalo Bills agree to four-year extension with top cornerback Christian Benford Benford took a team-friendly deal despite playing like a No. 1 cornerback.

MARCH 29 • SYRACUSE.COM

Gets contract extension Benford and the Bills have agreed upon a four-year, $76 million extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Benford was widely considered a Pro Bowl snub last season after putting together a standout campaign that included the sixth-highest PFF grade (79.3) among NFL cornerbacks. The Villanova product finished the regular season with a career-high 64 tackles, including his first NFL sack, 10 pass defenses (including two interceptions) and two forced fumbles over 15 contests. Benford was set to enter 2025 on the final season of his rookie contract, but with the extension he'll now be a core member of Buffalo's defense for the foreseeable future.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

CB Dane Jackson rejoins Bills. Team also adds WR Laviska Shenault, offensive lineman Kendrick Green

Cornerback Dane Jackson is back in Buffalo, and the Bills also added positional depth at receiver by signing Laviska Shenault and interior offensive lineman Kendrick Green

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Cowboys acquire cornerback Kaiir Elam from Bills in trade involving 3 draft picks

The Dallas Cowboys have acquired cornerback Kaiir Elam from Buffalo, adding depth to a position with some questions as the Bills decided to move on from their 2022 first-round draf...

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Clears concussion protocol Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Monday that Benford has cleared concussion protocol and has resumed football activities, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Benford suffered a concussion during the first quarter of the Bills' AFC Championship loss to the Chiefs, and it wasn't until about a week after the game that he cleared protocol, per Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo. Benford finished the 2024 regular season with a career-high 64 tackles (50 solo), including 1.0 sacks, 10 pass defenses (including two interceptions) and two forced fumbles over 15 games.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Career year in 2024 Benford (concussion) recorded 64 total tackles (50 solo), including 1.0 sacks, 10 passes defended, with two interceptions, and two forced fumbles over 15 regular-season games in 20...

Impact The third-year pro from Villanova started all 15 regular-season games he appeared in for the Bills this season, serving as one of the team's top outside cornerbacks. Benford tied his career highs in passes defended, interceptions and forced fumbles in 2024 while setting a new personal best in total tackles, which included the first full sack of his career. He's entering the final season of his rookie contract in 2025, making it likely he returns to Buffalo. Don't be surprised if Benford gets extended by the Bills at some point this offseason, having just led his team in passes defended and interceptions in 2024.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benford concussions: Bills CB exits game vs. Chiefs with head injury after collision with Damar Hamlin | Sporting News The Bills have gotten increasingly used to taking the field without some of their most impactful defenders. That trend continued on Sunday w...

JANUARY 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bills' Cornerback Christian Benford Carted Off Field in AFC Championship With Apparent Injury Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford was carted off the field after suffering what appeared to be a significant injury.

JANUARY 27 • KANSASCITY.COM

Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford carted off field after head injury in AFC title game Christian Benford took a hit to the helmet and left on a cart.

JANUARY 27 • SYRACUSE.COM

Christian Benford injury update: Bills CB carted off after suffering scary concussion Bills cornerback Christian Benford was carted off the field after a helmet-to-helmet collision with teammate Damar Hamlin.

JANUARY 27 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

Out for rest of AFCCG Benford (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against Kansas City.

Impact Benford suffered a blow to the head in the first quarter, quickly being diagnosed with a concussion. The defensive back suffered a concussion in the team's AFC divisional-round matchup with the Ravens and his status moving forward will now be in question if the Bills advance to the Super Bowl. In Benford's absence, Cam Lewis and Kaiir Elam will see an uptick in usage in the secondary versus Kansas City.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Bills issued this injury update on CB Christian Benford The cornerback has been ruled out.

JANUARY 27 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills cornerback Christian Benford ruled out of AFC title game vs. Chiefs with a concussion

Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford was ruled out of the AFC title game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night with a concussion

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Bills cornerback Christian Benford clears concussion protocol, active for AFC title game vs Chiefs

Bills cornerback Christian Benford cleared the concussion protocol and was active for Sunday’s AFC championship game where he was expected to play a big role in helping to slow Pat...

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

Active for AFC Championship Game Benford (concussion/personal) is active for Sunday's AFC Championship Game versus the Chiefs.

Impact Benford was placed in concussion protocol after Buffalo's wild-card win against the Ravens last Sunday. The third-year cornerback was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday, and he missed Friday's session for personal reasons. Benford should be ready to hold down his starting spot opposite cornerback Rasul Douglas, leaving Buffalo without just one starter in its secondary, as strong safety Taylor Rapp (hip) has already been ruled out.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Officially listed as questionable Benford (concussion/personal) did not practice Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs.

Impact Benford remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, and after logging back-to-back limited practices he missed Friday's session for personal reasons. He'll need to gain full medical clearance, including from an independent neurologist, in order to be eligible for Sunday's road game against Kansas City. On a positive note for the Bills, fellow starting cornerback Taron Johnson (neck/shoulder) has been cleared to face the Chiefs, though safety Taylor Rapp (hip/back) is ruled out.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for personal reasons Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Benford (concussion/personal) will not practice due to personal reasons and remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, Maddy Glab of...

Impact Benford already faces the task of gaining full clearance from the concussion protocol if he's going to suit up for Sunday's road AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs, and a personal issue now adds an additional wrinkle to his potential availability. With Taylor Rapp (hip/back) ruled out to face Kansas City, it would be a notable boost for Buffalo's secondary if Benford does manage to take the field.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Thursday Benford (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Benford entered concussion protocol following the Bills' divisional-round win against the Ravens. He's been a limited participant in the first two practices of the week, and he'll have to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs. Benford has accumulated nine tackles (six solo) across Buffalo's two playoff games.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Experts release updated AFC Championship predictions following reports on Bills' cornerback Christian Benford Taylor Rapp’s status for the AFC Championship remains uncertain as the Buffalo Bills prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs on January 26th....

JANUARY 22 • SYRACUSE.COM

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Bills cornerback Christian Benford ruled out of AFC title game vs. Chiefs with a concussion

Bills cornerback Christian Benford clears concussion protocol, active for AFC title game vs Chiefs