Buffalo Bills' Christian Benford (Image: Bills)
The Buffalo Bills maintained their strategy of securing their own draft picks long-term, reaching an extension with Christian Benford on a four-year, $76 million deal.
Originally set to play out the final year of his rookie contract, Benford is now under contract through 2029. The deal is part of the Bills’ ongoing focus on retaining homegrown talent before they hit free agency – “draft, develop and re-sign,” as general manager Brandon Beane puts it.
Benford is now the third player from the Bills’ 2022 draft class to receive a four-year extension this offseason, joining Khalil Shakir and Terrel Bernard. Buffalo has also locked in Greg Rousseau with a four-year contract and Josh Allen with a six-year extension.
Since entering the league, Benford has carved out a significant role in the Bills’ defense. He started five games in his rookie year while the secondary took shape before breaking out in 2024 as their No.1 outside cornerback. Over three seasons, he has started 34 regular-season games, recording five interceptions, 25 passes deflected, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
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