The Buffalo Bills have made significant changes to their defensive secondary since the end of the 2023 NFL season. Several key players who had been starters for the past seven seasons are no longer with the team, along with a significant backup who often filled in when needed.
As a result, the Bills will be welcoming new faces in the defensive backfield this season. Some players were acquired through free agency, while others were drafted in April. However, the team has a history of giving opportunities to undrafted players in the secondary, as seen with players like Levi Wallace and Cam Lewis. They have also prioritized players based on performance on the field, such as Christian Benford over higher draft picks like Kaiir Elam.
Te’Cory Couch is a 24-year-old defensive back standing at 5’10” and weighing 175 pounds. He joined the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL Draft. Couch played college football at Miami (FL) and signed a three-year rookie deal worth $2.85 million, including $70,000 in guarantees. In the 2023 season, he had a successful year with Miami, recording 38 tackles, three interceptions, and seven pass breakups. While not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, he showcased his skills at Miami’s Pro Day. Couch is currently participating in OTAs and faces competition in the Bills’ secondary from other cornerbacks and safeties. The team is considering him for a free safety role as well. In the upcoming season, Couch will strive to earn a spot on the roster or potentially the practice squad.
The defensive secondary is a position group to watch for potential surprise additions in the upcoming season. Today, we focus on one player who may be considered a long shot on the roster – an undrafted free agent with extensive starting experience in college.
