The Buffalo Bills missed out on their best chance of making it to the Super Bowl this past season, and it resulted in the team moving on from head coach Sean McDermott. Now, Joe Brady has taken the charge as their new sideline boss, and is building his own version of the Bills. So far this offseason, the Bills have overhauled their defense for Brady and new coordinator Jim Leonhard, bringing in edge rusher Bradley Chubb, safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and cornerback Dee Alford. This comes after the team traded away cornerback Taron Johnson and letting the likes of safety Taylor Rapp and cornerback Dane Jackson go.
On Friday, the Bills decided to bring in some more help to their secondary, adding a
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Bills have agreed to terms with former Cincinnati Bengals safety Geno Stone on a one-year contract.
Sources: The #Bills are signing former #Bengals S Geno Stone to a 1-year deal.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 13, 2026
Stone has 14 career INTs with 21 PBUs, and will be a key contributor to Buffalo’s defense. pic.twitter.com/QXNxwjiCqa
Bills add former Bengals safety Geno Stone to new-look secondary
So the Bills went from a starting safety duo of Rapp and Cole Bishop to a combination of Bishop, Gardner-Johnson, and Stone heading into this upcoming season. Bringing in a player with the experience of Stone is a plus for Buffalo's defense.
Stone had previously spent time with the Baltimore Ravens, where he carved a role for himself on the defense from the 2021 season all the way through the 2023 season. The 2023 campaign was his most successful, as he recorded 68 total tackles (44 solo, 24 assisted), nine pass breakups, and seven interceptions in 17 games. From there, he signed on with the Bengals on a two-year, $14 million contract.
This past season, Stone recorded 104 tackles (65 solo, 39 assisted), four pass breakups, two interceptions, and two sacks through 17 games. In coverage, Stone allowed 22 receptions for 319 yards and three touchdowns on 31 targets, according to Pro Football Focus (subscription required).
In terms of what he can bring to the Bills, he is a tackler downfield, and can also put pressure on the opposing quarterback when necessary. Stone provides veteran experience in their secondary alongside Gardner-Johnson. We'll see how Leonhard will utilize the both of them this upcoming season.