Overview
- New details from The Athletic put the deal at three years and $15.75 million with incentives that can lift it to $21 million, including $7.875 million fully guaranteed at signing.
- ESPN previously reported $10.12 million in guarantees, reflecting differing figures across outlets on the contract’s guarantee total.
- The agreement cannot become official until the league year opens Wednesday, with an initial 2026 cap hit of about $3.23 million that is characterized as team-friendly.
- Alford is coming off a 2025 breakout for Atlanta with career highs of 67 tackles, 3 interceptions, 13 passes defended and 2.0 sacks in 16 games.
- The move helps Buffalo restock its defensive backfield after recent losses such as Taron Johnson, Dane Jackson and Taylor Rapp, with Alford viewed as a slot replacement for Johnson.