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Practices in limited fashion Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Benford practiced in a limited capacity and remains in the concussion protocol, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Benford is making progress as he works to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in time for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs. The starting cornerback will need to gain full clearance from the protocol in order to be eligible to play Sunday, including from an independent neurologist. He's currently following a similar trajectory to Ray Davis, who sustained a concussion during Buffalo's wild-card win over Denver but gained clearance in time for the AFC Divisional Round.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Monday that Benford is in concussion protocol, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Impact Despite being placed in the concussion protocol, Benford played 98 percent of the Bills' defensive snaps and recorded five total tackles in the divisional round win over the Ravens. The third-year pro from Villanova has started all 17 games he's appeared in this season, making his potential absence a significant loss for Buffalo in the AFC Championship game against the Chiefs. Benford must clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol to be eligible to play Sunday.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Picks off Rodgers in Week 17 Benford finished Sunday's 40-14 win over the Jets with two solo tackles and one interception.

Impact Benford recorded his second interception of the season Sunday, when he jumped in front of an Aaron Rodgers pass intended for Allen Lazard midway through the fourth quarter. Benford's 24-yard returned, coupled with an unnecessary roughness penalty on Rodgers, set the Bills up in Jets territory, and Buffalo capitalized on the good field position with a five-play drive that ended with a 30-yard touchdown pass from Josh Allen to Amari Cooper to extend the lead to 19 points. Benford is up to 64 tackles (50 solo), including 1.0 sacks, 10 pass defenses (including two interceptions), two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery through 15 regular-season games. It's unclear how much work Benford and the rest of the Bills' defensive starters will see against the Patriots in Week 18 since Buffalo is locked into the No. 2 seed in the AFC heading into the playoffs.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bills Week 17 PFF Grades vs. Jets: Christian Benford emerging as superstar CB Josh Allen, Christian Benford and Greg Rousseau also fared well on PFF.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • SYRACUSE.COM

Christian Benford picks off Rodgers' pass, then showcases his speed on 25-yard return | Bills vs. Jets | Week 17 Buffalo Bills safety Christian Benford picks off New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers' pass, then showcases his speed on 25-yard return.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Logs first sack Benford logged six tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, a pass deflection and a forced fumble during Buffalo's win over Detroit on Sunday.

Impact Benford had a dominant outing during Sunday's victory as he recorded the first sack of his career. The 24-year-old will look to build off this strong performance and keep producing during the team's Week 16 matchup versus the Patriots.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first sack Benford logged six tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, a pass deflection and a forced fumble during Buffalo's win over Detroit on Sunday.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benford rips ball to force fumble from Amon-Ra St. Brown, Matt Milano recovers | Bills at Lions Buffalo Bills safety Christian Benford rips ball to force fumble from Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, Bills linebacker Matt M...

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Breaks up two passes in loss Benford finished with eight tackles (six solo) and two pass breakups in Sunday's 44-42 loss to the Rams.

Impact The cornerback set season highs in both categories. In total, Benford has 52 tackles (41 solo) and eight pass breakups, including an interception, on the year. He has also played on at least 85 percent of the defensive snaps in all 12 games he's suited up for this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rasul Douglas & Christian Benford Talks Friendship, Fashion And Riddles! | Inside The Charge Cornerbacks Rasul Douglas and Christian Benford join Maddy Glab on this week's episode of Inside the Charge. The two kickoff the episodes wi...

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Christian Benford: "Keep Our Mindset Strong" Bills Cornerback Christian Benford addresses the media after practice. Topics include: his reaction to having Micah Hyde back on the team, M...

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Practices in full Wednesday Benford (wrist) was estimated as a full participant for Buffalo's walk-through practice Wednesday.

Impact Benford sat out of Sunday's game versus the Dolphins with a wrist injury, but Wednesday's injury report bodes well for his chances of suiting up in Week 10. If he can practice in full Thursday or Friday, he'll probably be able to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bills rule out receiver Amari Cooper and cornerback Christian Benford for game against Dolphins

The AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills ruled out receiver Amari Cooper and starting cornerback Christian Benford from their game against division rival Miami Dolphins

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Inactive versus Miami Benford (wrist) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact After logging a full practice Wednesday, Benford was limited Thursday and Friday and was listed as questionable. Kaiir Elam and Ja'Marcus Ingram look to be next in line for snaps at cornerback for Buffalo.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

WR Amari Cooper, CB Christian Benford among Bills inactives vs. Dolphins | Week 9 Bills list 7 players as inactive for today's game

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Questionable for Sunday Benford (wrist) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.

Impact Benford began the Bills' week of practice as a full participant; however, he downgraded to limited work both Thursday and Friday, suggesting he could be trending toward not playing Sunday. If the third-year cornerback is unable to play in Week 9, expect Kaiir Elam and Ja'Marcus Ingram to see increased snaps with the Bills' first-team defense.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Working through wrist injury Benford (wrist) was a listed as a limited practice participant on the Bills' injury report Thursday.

Impact Benford was a full practice participant Wednesday, but a wrist injury limited his participation during Thursday's session. Friday's injury report should shed light on the severity of the injury and his chances of playing against Miami on Sunday. If Benford cannot play, Cam Lewis figures to be the top candidate to start at corner alongside Rasul Douglas and safeties Taylor Rapp and Damar Hamlin.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bills' Christian Benford Continuing Ascent Into NFL Stardom Buffalo’s young starting cornerback is one of the highest-ranked players at his position to start the season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bills notebook | Christian Benford and Rasul Douglas' bond leading to great play News and notes from Thursday's Bills practice

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills' Cornerback Duo Blossoming On and Off Field Rasul Douglas and Christian Benford have stood out in a major way early in the 2024 season for Buffalo.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Tallies interception in TNF win Benford racked up seven tackles (six solo), one pass defensed and one interception during Thursday's 31-10 win over the Bills.

Impact Benford is flying under the radar as one of the best zone-coverage cornerbacks in the league, and his pairing with Rasul Douglas allowed the Bills to limit Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle to 65 combined receiving yards Thursday. The 2022 sixth-round pick's tackle totals won't always be so high, but he'll have another favorable matchup on deck Week 3 versus Jacksonville.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another one! Christian Benford intercepts the Tua Tagovailoa pass | Bills at Dolphins Christian Benford intercepts the Tua Tagovailoa pass vs. Miami Dolphins, 09/12/2024

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Should enter summer work as starter Benford (knee) finished the 2023 regular season with 54 tackles, 10 passes defensed, two interceptions, two forced fumbles an a fumble recovery over 15 games.

Impact The Bills cut longtime starter Tre'Davious White in the offseason for cap purposes, leaving Benford (who started 14 regular-season games last season) and Rasul Douglas as the likely starters entering the next campaign, though the do-it-all Taron Johnson often sees work as a corner. Buffalo is out of cap space and seems likely to draft a receiver with its first-round pick, so perhaps the only real competition for Benford's job during training camp will come from 2022 first-rounder Kaiir Elam, a player that's disappointed to date and saw action in only three regular-season games last season.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday's practice Benford (knee) won't practice Wednesday, Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com reports.

Impact Benford injured his knee in Monday's 31-17 wild-card round win over the Steelers. Buffalo will host the Chiefs in the divisional round Sunday, and Benford could still avoid the injury report by returning to practice Thursday or Friday.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benford picks off Tagovailoa's deep launch to Hill in opening minutes Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford snags his second interception of the season by picking off Miami Dolphins quarterback Tagovailoa'...

JANUARY 8, 2024 • NFL.COM

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Bills rule out receiver Amari Cooper and cornerback Christian Benford for game against Dolphins