Christian Benford Injury Likely Makes Bills’ Roster Move Inevitable in Week 4

Buffalo Bills starting cornerback Christian Benford suffered a toe injury during the third quarter of the team's September 27 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Following the contest, Benford was seen wearing a walking boot, placing his availability for Week 4 against the New England Patriots in serious doubt.

Benford's injury exacerbates an existing depth shortage for Buffalo, which previously placed backup nickel cornerback Jordan Hancock on injured reserve. With only two healthy outside cornerbacks, Maxwell Hairston and rookie Davison Igbinosun, alongside slot cornerback Dee Alford, the Bills may be forced to elevate a cornerback from the practice squad for their upcoming matchup.