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Jim Leonhard Clarifies Bills' Trade Up for Davison Igbinosun 'Nothing To Do With Max'
- Bills traded up four spots to pick Davison Igbinosun at No. 62 in the 2026 NFL Draft to bolster cornerback depth.
- Leonhard said the move adds length and feels like the right fit to strengthen the secondary.
- Leonhard emphasized the addition was not about Max Hairston or replacing him.
- The Bills expect more depth in the secondary to support pass rush and coverage.
- Igbinosun joins Hairston as a young cornerback group competing for snaps in 2026.
- The Bills added Dee Alford in free agency to bolster the nickel role.
- Tre'Davious White could be a veteran option in the Bills' secondary.
- The Bills are weighing further veteran additions in the coming months.
- Maxwell Hairston remains in the Bills' long-term plans despite Igbinosun's arrival.
- Leonhard referenced Hairston's past playoff injury as context for depth needs.
- The trade aligns with the Bills' broader strategy to refresh the defensive backfield.
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