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Christian Benford

Number #47
Position Cornerback
Measurables 6' 1" / 205LBS
Age 26
Draft / Org Villanova
Through 2029$67.3M

4 years$16.8M a yearFully guaranteed

2.5%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
294thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
2.5%of the Bills payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 26 $7.4M — This season
2027 27 $19.4M +162%
2028 28 $20.1M +4%
2029 29 $20.4M +1%
2030 30 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs BenfordCap hit
291 Kam Curl LAR 27 2029 Same $7.4M 292 Minkah Fitzpatrick NYJ 30 2029 Same $7.4M 293 George Karlaftis KC 25 2031 Same $7.4M 294 Christian Benford BUF 26 2030 $7.4M 295 Jarran Reed SEA 34 2028 Same $7.4M 296 Patrick Mekari JAX 29 2028 Same $7.4M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $16.8M a year

DamienLewis $16.7Ma year 2 years, Panthers Age 29 RonnieStanley $17.0Ma year 2 years, Ravens Age 32 JaylenWatson $17.0Ma year 3 years, Rams Age 28
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
BUF
—
$7,397,020
—
2027
BUF
—
$19,400,000
—
2028
BUF
—
$20,150,000
—
2029
BUF
—
$20,400,000
—
2030
BUF
—
$2,400,000
— Void Year