Sat Mar 29 21:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Bills Lock Down Cornerback Benford with Massive $76 Million Extension

**Buffalo, NY** – The Buffalo Bills have secured the services of rising star cornerback Christian Benford, signing him to a four-year, $76 million contract extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday. The 24-year-old, a sixth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Villanova, has quickly become a key component of Buffalo’s defense.

Benford’s impressive performance over the past two seasons, highlighted by 10 pass defenses in each, earned him a top-five ranking among NFL cornerbacks in Pro Football Focus’s 2024 season grade. His breakout year contributed significantly to the Bills’ unexpectedly successful 2024 season.

The lucrative extension solidifies Benford’s role as a cornerstone of the Bills’ secondary for years to come, and positions him as a vital piece in their strategy to finally overcome the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes.

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