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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 4

Bobby Babich describes key Bills' underrated starter as 'coach's dream'

Christian Benford has ascended rapidly since being selected by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. After earning a starting role in his rookie season, Benford quickly brought his game to the next level while inserting himself as an irreplaceable member of the Bills’ secondary.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Talk / September 3

Bills expect limited practices for Khalil Shakir, Christian Benford

Bills head coach Sean McDermott gave a preview of what the team's first injury report of the season will look like ahead of Wednesday's practice. McDermott said at a press conference that he expects wide receiver Khalil Shakir to be a limited participant.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 15

Bills' Christian Benford finally getting recognition as NFL's most underrated CB

Buffalo Bills' cornerback Christian Benford is accustomed to being disrespected. Earlier this offseason, Bleacher Report' called him only "solid" and "adequate" when explaining why the Bills' cornerback duo of Benford and Taron Johnson ranked outside the NFL's Top 10.

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Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / August 14

Bills superstar has unforgettable reaction after learning about Cook's new contract with life-changing news of his own

Buffalo Bills superstar Christian Benford was speaking to the media after practice on Wednesday, when he learned the exact details of running back James Cook's contract live on air.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 14

Bills' defensive star surprised when learning of James Cook's new deal

Even as famous as Buffalo Bills' Christian Benford is, he is not always in the know about current events. Even if those current events are happening within his team.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / July 24

Bills' WR unimpressive, little-known pass rusher shines at Practice No. 1

The Buffalo Bills' first training camp is in the books. Unfortunately, not all was good, and the popular Shout! Podcast hosts had a lot to say. We heard earlier that cornerback Christian Benford was playing like a true lockdown corner, and wide receiver Keon Coleman was the victim of Benford's play.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / July 19

Buffalo Bills' defensive star constantly disrespected by 'the experts' this offseason

Is it because he's stuck in the small market of Buffalo? Is it because he was a sixth round pick? Is it because he wears number 47? Whatever the reason may be, the national media is far too low on Buffalo Bills' cornerback Christian Benford, who has emerged as a young star and the next DB to break out under Sean McDermott.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / July 17

Bills' CB1 snubbed in favor of division-rival corners in ranking by NFL higher-ups

In the 2022 NFL Draft, it was believed that first-round pick Kaiir Elam would become a shutdown cornerback for the Buffalo Bills. It was, however, Christian Benford, who was chosen in the sixth round that year, the pick who became that shutdown corner.

Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / July 17

Christian Benford seizes the title of NFL's Rodney Dangerfield after getting no respect across multiple 2025 cornerback rankings

It might be time to call Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford the 'Rodney Dangerfield of the NFL'. The guy don't get no respect! ESPN's annual poll of coaches, scouts, and executives across the NFL concluded today, with insider Jeremy Fowler sharing the results from the cornerback position voting from across the league.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / June 19

Bills' CB duo seen as only 'adequate' in disrespectful NFL rankings

The Buffalo Bills were recognized by Bleacher Report's Moe Moton as having one of the better cornerback duos in the NFL, but not good enough to reach the top tier.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / June 13

Bills have most underrated cornerback in NFL

The Buffalo Bills have a lot of question marks on the defensive side of the ball, especially at the cornerback position. The Bills added three cornerbacks in the NFL Draft this spring, but none of them will be the top player on the depth chart.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / May 23

Bills $76 million defensive star among most underrated cornerbacks

The Buffalo Bills are getting ready for the upcoming season, where they hope things work out similarly to the way they did last year, for the most part.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / May 20

Bills' $76 million defender lands on exclusive NFL list

The Buffalo Bills' defense is set up for success over the next five years after making necessary moves in the offseason to lock in their top young players.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / May 6

PFF tabs newly drafted rookie 'lock' to start for Bills Week 1

Rookies can often be the difference between being a Super Bowl contender and being a Super Bowl champion. Every year, regardless of the status of the team, rookies will be counted on to contribute, and the 2025 Buffalo Bills are no different.

Bills select CB Maxwell Hairston at No. 30

To no surprise, the Bills have gone the cornerback route with their top pick. Buffalo has selected Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston at No. 30. A relatively new-look secondary will now feature the former Wildcat in 2025.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / April 17

Blockbuster Bills trade proposal upgrades cornerback with $72 million 3x All-Pro

One of the biggest remaining questions surrounding the Buffalo Bills this offseason pertains to the cornerback position. On one side, Christian Benford has been taken care of with a big extension that will keep him in Buffalo for years to come.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / April 16

Super Bowl champion visiting Bills to potentially partner with Christian Benford

Cornerback has constantly been brought up as a position of need for the Buffalo Bills during NFL Draft season. Buffalo let starting cornerback Rasul Douglas test the free agent market, which has not resulted in any team signing him yet.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / April 8

Sports analytics site lists Bills’ DB as top player at his position for 2024

The Buffalo Bills have one of the most underrated players in the game roaming their secondary. And it looks like he may finally be getting the credit he deserves.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 5

AFC Notes: Christian Benford, Justin Fields, Bills, Dolphins, Jets

Bills CB Christian Benford said his mindset hasn’t changed after signing a massive contract extension. “This is probably just something else that I just put in the bucket,” he said, via Around The NFL.

Buffalo Bills News / Field Level Media / March 29

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 on Saturday.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / March 29

Bills, Christian Benford agree on extension

An offseason spree of Bills extensions will continue with a Christian Benford payday. Buffalo’s top cornerback is re-signing with the team on a four-year deal, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.

Buffalo Bills News / Larry Brown Sports / January 26

Bills DB suffers frightening head injury in back-to-back games

Buffalo Bills defensive back Christian Benford suffered a frightening head injury in the first quarter of Sunday’s AFC Championship game.

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Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / January 3

Bills' star continues to be league's most underrated cornerback, and his Pro Bowl snub proves it

There is no cornerback in the NFL that is getting slept on more than Bills' corner Christian Benford, who is playing at an elite level and continues to get ignored.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 12, 2023

'MNF' preview: Can the Bills offense find consistency vs. Broncos?

'MNF' preview: Can the Bills offense find consistency against the Broncos?

The Broncos (3-5) eye their third consecutive win when they visit a struggling Bills team (5-4) that hopes to get back into the playoff picture on "Monday Night Football.” Here's what to watch for each team.

Two 'MNF' bets: Opting for alt-yardage props for the Bills

Bills QB Josh Allen gets fined by NFL for the weakest reason

Bills held a team meeting amid their mediocre start to season

Bills LB Von Miller addresses facing the Broncos for the first time

Broncos RB confirms knee is '100%'