Plus, Buffalo’s offseason workout program dates are announced.
The Buffalo Bills have done a terrific job of extending their own talented young players this offseason, with cornerback Christian Benford the latest to agree to a four-year contract extension to remain with the Bills.
After Benford became the fifth member of the franchise to sign an offseason contract extension, he held a press conference with the media to discuss the deal that will keep him in Western New York through the 2029 NFL season.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by hearing Benford reflect on this “life-changing” extension.
CB Christian Benford reflects on ‘life-changing’ contract extension
During the 2024 season, Christian Benford had the fewest yards per snap allowed in coverage among all NFL cornerbacks at 0.477, better than reigning Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II (0.489). After establishing himself as one of the league’s most talented young defensive backs, Benford was rewarded with a new four-year contract extension, worth a reported $76 million.
Benford, originally selected as a sixth-round pick (No. 185 overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft, said the deal is a “life-changing moment” but added that the new contract won’t change anything about the meticulous approach he takes to playing his position. His top goal remains winning a Super Bowl with the Bills.
- Christian Benford’s four-year extension with Buffalo Bills ‘a life-changing moment’ - Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills cornerback appreciates ‘life-changing moment’ after signing new 4-year contract - newyorkupstate.com
- ‘My mindset is still the same’: Buffalo Bills CB Christian Benford ready to work after signing extension - WKBW
- Bills CB Christian Benford's 'life-changing' contract won't change mindset: 'Get to the Super Bowl, be the best in the league' - NFL.com
- Christian Benford has goals to pursue after inking ‘life-changing’ extension with Bills - Niagara-Gazette
- Christian Benford draws on childhood memories to fulfill dreams of NFL career | wgrz.com
- Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford signs a four-year contract extension - BuffaloBills.com
Bills offseason workout program dates announced
Buffalo will begin Phase One of a nine-week offseason workout program on April 21, and wrap up with a three-day mandatory minicamp June 10-12.
- Bills offseason program dates announced - WGR 550
- NFL offseason 2025: OTA, minicamp dates for all 32 teams - ESPN
- Buffalo Bills announce offseason workout program dates - Spectrum News Buffalo
Even more Bills news
Learn about Buffalo’s “topping out” ceremony for construction on the new Highmark Stadium on Friday, when the final beam for the stadium was placed on top, finalizing the main construction at the site.
Plus, head coach Sean McDermott said the team is counting on defensive linemen Javon Solomon and DeWayne Carter to step up and play big roles while Michael Hoecht and Larry Ogunjobi are suspended for the first six games; a dream NFL Draft trade-up scenario where Buffalo adds a long-term solution at cornerback; and more!
- ‘Topping Out Ceremony’ blends past and future at Highmark Stadium: ‘It is just remarkable’ - Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Final structural beam placed in Bills’ new stadium: Here’s the latest - Democrat & Chronicle
- ‘Topping Out’ ceremony for new Buffalo Bills stadium | wgrz.com
- Buffalo Bills Celebrate “Topping Out” of New Highmark Stadium - BuffaloBills.com
- Bills host ‘topping out’ ceremony for new stadium | News 4 Buffalo
- ‘Today is about you’: Workers praised for keeping Buffalo Bills stadium project on time - Buffalo News (subscription required)
- McDermott says Bills need Solomon, Carter to play big roles - WGR 550
- Bills ‘dream scenario’ in NFL Draft sees Buffalo trade up for 8-INT cornerback - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- NFL Network insider shares concerning update about James Cook situation - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
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