Breaking: New $76 Million Deal Seen As Steal for Bills

Bills’ $76 Million Deal for Christian Benford Considered a Bargain

Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford may not have the accolades of a Pro Bowl or All-Pro selection, nor has he recorded more than two interceptions in a single season. However, despite not being widely recognized as an elite player, advanced metrics and defensive performance suggest he is among the league’s best at his position.

The Bills’ decision to sign Benford to a four-year, $76 million contract—ranking him as the 13th highest-paid cornerback—represents tremendous value for the team. Over the past three seasons, Benford has quietly established himself as one of the most underrated defensive backs in the NFL. His steady improvement and work ethic have not gone unnoticed by head coach Sean McDermott.

“More than anything, he just continues to work hard every day to try to be the best that he can be,” McDermott said. “He just does a really good job at staying on task and honing in on what his job is every week and how he wants to improve. You’re seeing the results of that.”

A Cost-Effective Deal for Buffalo

Benford’s contract averages $19 million per year—far less than what AFC East rival Sauce Gardner is expected to receive from the New York Jets in his upcoming extension. Given Benford’s strong performance and his ability to lock down opposing receivers, Buffalo is getting high-level production at a bargain price.

With his consistent growth and proven reliability, the Bills appear to have secured one of the best value deals for a top-tier cornerback in the NFL.