Gardner-Johnson finished the year as a key piece of the Chicago Bears defense. He appeared in 10 games, starting 7 and recorded 51 tackles, 5 TFL and 2 interceptions.
Alford, 5'11 and 180 pounds, comes to Buffalo from Atlanta where he's spent his entire four-year career. The CB played in 64 games and started in 23 from 2022-25 with the Falcons.
The finalized trade includes DJ Moore and Chicago's 2026 fifth round draft (pick No. 165) going to Buffalo in exchange for Buffalo's 2026 second round pick (No. 60 overall)