The Bills added some extra help in the secondary on Saturday, and the timing says plenty about where things stand heading into Sunday’s game against New England.
Buffalo elevated defensive back Te’Cory Couch and cornerback Kani Walker for Week 4, giving the roster another layer of protection as Christian Benford deals with a toe injury. Benford was officially listed as questionable after getting hurt against the Chargers last week.
For Walker, the move is a notable one. The undrafted 2026 free agent out of Arkansas is getting his first call-up after spending the summer turning heads in training camp and the preseason. He made a strong case with four total tackles, two pass defenses and an interception across three preseason games, and he consistently looked at ease in whatever role Buffalo asked him to handle.
That performance made him a fan favorite, and his release at the start of the regular season came as a surprise. He cleared waivers and landed right back on the practice squad, where he waited for this chance.
Couch’s elevation is also worth watching. It’s his second straight, which means Buffalo now has only one more elevation left before the team has to make a decision on his future.
The two call-ups give the Bills some insurance if Benford can’t go or isn’t able to finish the game. If he does suit up, it likely comes down to how he looks in warmups. He’ll try to play, and if he can, he will.
Buffalo enters Sunday as a heavy favorite, and Josh Allen is on the verge of another franchise mark. If he scores either a rushing or receiving touchdown against New England, he’ll reach 88 for his career and move past Thurman Thomas and Andre Reed for the most touchdowns in Bills history.
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