Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford, 24, makes smart investment cash inking second-round deal with team My apologies to the dude, honestly. 🌌 He just signed a four-year, $76 million extension that’s made him very rich. Benford just inked a huge contract – wonderful! As he enters the final year of his rookie contract, he’ll be with the Bills at least through the 2029 season. Benford was a sixth-round pick out of Villanova. He’s shown that he can be a difference making complimentary piece to the Thunder’s big three of Westbrook, Durant and Ibaka.
The contract extension marks Benford as the third member of the Bills’ 2022 draft class to secure such an agreement this offseason. He takes after wide receiver Khalil Shakir. Second-round linebacker Terrel Bernard has largely followed suit and pledged himself to the Bills long-term. As we’ve seen over the last two seasons, Benford is a dependable starter for Buffalo and has risen to the occasion with consistent play and development.
In 2024, Benford made an impressive leap, which only cemented his place as a starter. Over his Bills’ three seasons, he has notched 34 regular-season starts. His defensive brilliance is evident in his jaw dropping advanced stats. He’s tallied five interceptions, 25 passes defensed and four forced fumbles. These accomplishments highlight how he helped to shore up the team’s defensive front line.
Benford’s maiden voyage into the pros started like many do, as a sixth-round draft choice. Now, he is a pillar player for the Bills, evidence of his incredible growth and monstrous upside. His phenomenal season has propelled him to a well-deserved, big-money pact. At the same time, it has engendered the trust and confidence of the team’s management. His agents, Hadley Engelhard and Jim Ulrich of EnterSports Management, worked the deal to secure the extension. They were instrumental in obtaining this very positive result for Benford.
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