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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills have secured at least one half of their starting safety tandem after signing Aaron Williams to a four-year, $26 million contract extension Wednesday. A person with knowledge of the contract said Williams is guaranteed $14.625 million. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the terms were not released by the Bills. The extension locks up Williams through 2018, and comes at a time when the Bills risk losing three-time Pro Bowl safety Jairus Byrd, who is preparing to test free agency next week. "I told them I accept the role of leading this defence to where it used to be," Williams said. "Im just blessed that they gave me that opportunity, and they trusted me to be here long-term to get this team back to where it started." Williams, Buffalos second-round pick in the 2011 draft, was entering the final year of his contract. He was rewarded with the extension after successfully making the switch from cornerback to safety last season. In 14 games last year, Williams had a career-best 82 tackles and tied Byrd for the team lead with four interceptions. Overall, he has five interceptions and two forced fumbles in 34 career games. "Aaron is the type of young, core player we targeted early in the process to retain for years to come," general manager Doug Whaley said in a released statement. "We expect Aaron to continue to grow into a key contributor for the Bills organization." The question is whether Williams will continue to develop alongside Byrd. This week, the Bills decided against applying the franchise tag for a second consecutive year to retain Byrds rights, opening the door for the fifth-year player to test free agency on March 11. Williams is hoping the Bills can still reach a deal to re-sign Byrd, because the two established a solid on-field rapport last season. "If Jairus does come back, that would be the greatest thing ever, because our chemistry is unbelievable," Williams said. "If he doesnt come back, good luck to him. Were always going to be best friends. ... Well just have to move on and find another piece to try to replace his role." The Bills defence is undergoing another off-season change, with Jim Schwartz taking over as co-ordinator after Mike Pettine left to become the Cleveland Browns head coach. Schwartz has a similar aggressive defensive coaching philosophy, which is expected to ease the transition. "I feel real confident that nothing major is going to change," Williams said. "There might be a few things here and there, but I think team-wise, once we get all the pieces together we will be fine." The Bills also announced free-agent linebacker Jameel McClain had arrived in Buffalo to meet with team. Listed at 6-foot-1 and 245 pounds, McLain spent the past six seasons with the Baltimore Ravens before being released by the team last week. Jordan Factory Outlet China . 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Highlights of the Lightnings victory over Celtic Dragons Corbin has embraced her new challenge, impressing in Monday nights win over Celtic Dragons, but still yearns for a place in head coach Tracey Nevilles England set-up.With scheduled games against Australia and South Africa this summer, Corbin is seeking a call-up and retains ambitious plans for the future.She told Sky Sports: I want to be part of the next Commonwealth Games and World Cup which is 2018 and 2019, which is what Im looking forward to. Ive always wanted to put the England dress back on, so if I do this year, Ill be absolutely over the moon. Kadeen Corbin Obviously there are England games beforehand, so Im looking to be in that squad, be in that team, and put my best foot forward. I cannot dwell on what happened whenn I didnt get to the World Cup.ddddddddddddIve got to move forward and make sure Im still a part of that team.Youve got to put it in their heads that youre still there and ready to go. Ive always wanted to put the England dress back on, so if I do this year, Ill be absolutely over the moon. Jade Clarke left Lougborough to link up with Adelaide Thunderbirds Loughborough have been forced to cope without centre Jade Clark following her surprise move to Adelaide Thunderbirds in the ANZ ChampionshipThis switch sparked fresh debate about whether English players can benefit from a spell in the southern hemisphere and Corbin admits it would be a dream to test herself against top stars in Australia and New Zealand.I would love to go to the ANZ. That is a big dream to have, said Corbin. They are the best leagues in the world. If I ever have the chance to, I would love to go. Youre playing against the top two countries in the world, and its a good experience to have as well. 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