Buffalo Bills to Sign Veteran Cornerback Dee Alford to Three-Year Contract Worth Up to $21M The Buffalo Bills have finalized a deal to sign veteran cornerback Dee Alford to a three-year contract with a total value of up to $21 million, including approximately $10.2 million in guaranteed money. The move comes as the team looks to bolster its secondary, with Alford expected to step into the slot role previously occupied by Taron Johnson. Alford’s versatility, having played both slot and boundary positions, as well as occasional safety snaps, positions him as a valuable asset under new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard. Alford’s 2025 season highlighted his ability to impact the game in multiple ways. He recorded three of his four career interceptions during the year, including a notable play against Josh Allen in Week 6 when the Bills defeated Atlanta 24-14. That game marked Alford’s best performance of the season, as he also tallied a sack on a blitz, four tackles, and limited opposing quarterback completions to just two out of five targets. His physicality was further demonstrated when he forced a tackle on Joshua Palmer that resulted in an ankle injury, effectively ending Palmer’s rookie season with the Bills. While Alford excelled as a pass defender, his run-stopping ability was a concern. His Pro Football Focus grade in run defense ranked third-worst among 121 corners who played at least 80 snaps in that role. This weakness may influence his role with the Bills, though his experience and adaptability could help mitigate it. Alford’s journey to the NFL began at Tusculum University, a Division II school where he set a school record with 40 passes defended in 40 games. He also accumulated 140 tackles and 10 interceptions during his collegiate career.#buffalo_bills #jim_leonhard #winnipeg_blue_bombers #dee_alford #tusculum_university
