Bills Speak Out On Cornerback Position Battle originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Buffalo Bills have one of the best cornerbacks in the league in Christian Benford, the Villanova product who is only improving after signing a lucrative contract extension this offseason.
But …
Who plays on the opposite side of Benford is a significant question for the organization.
Buffalo brought back Dane Jackson and Tre’Davious White in free agency to bolster their secondary. They also drafted Maxwell Hairston with the 30th overall pick in the 2025 selection process.
Hairston is expected to compete with Jackson and White for playing time this season at corner. Defensive coordinator Bobby Babich knows the winner of the position battle will be won and earned during training camp.
“I think those are two guys that would influence rookies and are influencing rookies in a positive way,” Babich said of White and Jackson on the team’s website. “They’re selfless, they want to see young guys prosper in the same way that maybe a Tre White helped a Dane Jackson or Dane Jackson helped a Christian Benford.
“It’s great to have them back, and they are an absolute asset to that room.”
White was once an All-Pro cornerback during the prime of his career with Buffalo. While he has battled injuries in recent years, he has the kind of veteran experience any team – including the Bills – needs and values.
With Hairston as the new prospect and White the wily veteran, the Bills have plenty of options to choose from at corner this year.
May the best man for the job win it during camp.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.