Khalil Shakir

The Bills’ offseason has been defined in large part by their extension efforts with key in-house players. Quarterback Josh Allen‘s recent top-up has him near the top of the position’s pecking order, and a quartet of starters on their rookie contracts now have lucrative second deals in place. Receiver Khalil Shakir, linebacker Terrel Bernard, edge rusher Gregory Rousseau and […]

The Bills have extended several players this offseason, getting cornerback Christian Benford, defensive end Greg Rousseau, linebacker Terrel Bernard and wide receiver Khalil Shakir on long-term deals.

The Bills have extended several players this offseason, getting cornerback Christian Benford, defensive end Greg Rousseau, linebacker Terrel Bernard and wide receiver Khalil Shakir on long-term deals.

A sixth-round pick from Villanova in the 2022 NFL Draft, Benford finished the season with an 82.6 overall PPF grade (fifth among CBs). The 24-year-old cornerback played like a top-five player at the position and now he'll be paid like one on a deal that will keep him in Buffalo through the 2029 season. Benford's deal comes after extensions for EDGE Greg Rousseau, LB Terrel Bernard and WR Khalil Shakir as the Bills continue to lock up their core players this offseason.

A sixth-round pick from Villanova in the 2022 NFL Draft, Benford finished last season with an 82.6 overall PPF grade (fifth among CBs). The 24-year-old cornerback played like a top-five player at the position and now he'll be paid like one on a deal that will keep him in Buffalo through the 2029 season. Benford's deal comes after extensions for EDGE Greg Rousseau, LB Terrel Bernard and WR Khalil Shakir as the Bills continue to lock up their core players this offseason.