{
  "id": 11955691,
  "title": "Bills starting cornerback Christian Benford inactive against Patriots because of toe injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/bills-starting-cornerback-christian-benford-inactive-against-patriots",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T15:58:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/10/04/bills-starting-cornerback-christian-benford-inactive-against-patriots-because-of-toe-injury"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford was listed as inactive for their home game against the New England Patriots due to a toe injury. The injury occurred during a previous matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Benford had been absent from practice since sustaining the injury. Coach Joe Brady has not provided a specific timeline for Benford's return to the field. The Bills currently have a limited roster at the cornerback position, with rookie Davison Igbinosun and veteran Dee Alford serving as the primary backups to Benford and starting cornerback Maxwell Hairston. To compensate for Benford's absence, the team promoted defensive backs Te’Cory Couch and Kani Walker from their practice squad on Saturday. The New England Patriots' defense is also lacking, as they are without their starting cornerback, Christian Gonzalez, and starting tackle, Christian Barmore, who were previously sidelined with shoulder injuries.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Christian Benford inactive vs Patriots due to toe injury",
    "Injury sustained in previous game against Chargers",
    "Bills promote Couch and Walker from practice squad"
  ],
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}