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Bills starting cornerback Christian Benford inactive against Patriots because of toe injury

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 4). Bills starting cornerback Christian Benford inactive against Patriots because of toe injury. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/bills-starting-cornerback-christian-benford-inactive-against-patriots-because-of-toe-injury/article_045bd610-3e38-583b-9186-55c257b61247.html

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Buffalo Bills starting cornerback Christian Benford will not play against the New England Patriots due to a toe injury sustained during last weekend's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. With Benford inactive, rookie Davison Igbinosun and veteran Dee Alford are expected to fill in alongside starters Maxwell Hairston. The Bills promoted defensive backs Te’Cory Couch and Kani Walker from the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s game to bolster their thin cornerback corps.

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Christian Benford, a starting cornerback for the Buffalo Bills, was listed as inactive due to a toe injury for their game against the New England Patriots on Sunday in Orchard Park, New York. Benford did not practice during the week after getting injured in a previous win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The Bills' defense is thin at cornerback with only rookie Davison Igbinosun and veteran Dee Alford as backups. In preparation for Benford's absence, the team promoted defensive backs Te’Cory Couch and Kani Walker from their practice squad. Additionally, the Patriots are also facing depleted defense with missing starting cornerback CB Christian Gonzalez and tackle DT Christian Barmore due to shoulder injuries. Coach Joe Brady did not provide a return date for Benford.

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The Buffalo Bills listed cornerback Christian Benford as inactive because of a toe injury for their home game against the New England Patriots on Sunday. asserted

Bills → list → Sunday

Benford spent the week not practicing after being hurt during a 24-16 win over the Los Angeles Chargers last weekend. asserted

Benford → spend → Chargers

Coach Joe Brady has not provided a timetable on when Benford could return. uncertain

Benford → provide → timetable

In anticipation of Benford not playing, the Bills promoted defensive backs Te’Cory Couch and Kani Walker off their practice squad on Saturday. asserted

Bills → play → Saturday

The Patriots defense is also depleted in missing starting cornerback CB Christian Gonzalez and starting tackle DT Christian Barmore, who had previously been ruled out with shoulder injuries. asserted

who → deplete → injuries

Bills starting cornerback Christian Benford inactive against Patriots because of toe injury

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