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Dan Campbell keeps faith Kelvin Sheppard can turn around Lions defense as Jets travel to Detroit

Dan Campbell has demoted offensive coordinators during the season in two of his previous five years with the Detroit Lions

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Officially moved to IR The Lions placed Maddox (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Maddox will miss the rest of the 2026 season due to a left foot injury he sustained in the Lions' Week 2 loss to the Bills. He'll shift his focus toward being fully healthy for the 2027 campaign, though he'll enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent. With Maddox, Brian Branch (Achilles) and Kerby Joseph (knee) all sidelined, Thomas Harper and Chuck Clark will serve as Detroit's starting safeties.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions Ink Safety Off Steelers Practice Squad, Cut Linebacker Detroit Lions have added safety depth, placed Avonte Maddox on injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 22 • SI.COM

Done for 2026 Maddox will undergo season-ending surgery for a left foot injury that he sustained during the Lions' 41-31 loss to the Bills on Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press rep...

Impact Maddox was spotted wearing a boot on his left foot following Thursday's loss, and after undergoing multiple tests and imaging, season-ending surgery has been determined to be the best course of action for the veteran defensive back. With both Kerby Joseph (knee) and Brian Branch (Achilles) on the reserve/PUP list and Maddox done for the year, the Lions will turn to Chuck Clark and Thomas Harper to be the starting safeties for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions Sign Veteran DB Back to Practice Squad After losing veteran Avonte Maddox for 2026 season, Detroit Lions bring back Jalen Mills.

SEPTEMBER 21 • SI.COM

Avonte Maddox's season-ending injury should put all eyes on Brian Branch's recovery With Maddox out for the year, Branch's timeline for a return has to be front of mind.

SEPTEMBER 21 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions' Maddox needs season-ending foot surgery, another setback for secondary missing Joseph, Branch

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says safety Avonte Maddox needs season-ending foot surgery

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Lions have a lot of things to fix after two tough games in four days

The Detroit Lions are grappling with several issues after a 31-30 overtime win against the New Orleans Saints and a 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

On crutches, in a boot Maddox left the locker room on crutches and wearing a boot on his injured left foot Thursday night, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.

Impact It's not looking good for the safety/cornerback, who had to leave Thursday's 41-31 loss to the Bills during the first half. Maddox had started the first two games at strong safety for Detroit with Brian Branch (Achilles) beginning the season on the reserve/PUP list. It appears now that the Lions may have to turn to Thomas Harper to man the position.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Done for the game Maddox (foot) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's matchup with the Bills, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The safety exited in the first half after making three tackles (one solo). Thomas Harper is the next man up at safety for the Lions.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Thursday Maddox has a foot injury and is questionable to return to Thursday's matchup with the Bills.

Impact The safety made three tackles (one solo) before exiting. Thomas Harper should be the next man up at safety for the Lions.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

NOTEBOOK: Safety duo Clark & Maddox bringing experience to Lions' secondary Tim Twentyman covers all the Detroit Lions news of the day including the safety duo of Chuck Clark and Avonte Maddox, wide receiver Tom Kenn...

SEPTEMBER 10 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions coach Campbell pleased with versatility of the secondary

With training camp wrapping up on Thursday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he loves the versatility of the secondary

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

The Lions' best-case training camp surprise might already be on the roster Avonte Maddox should be a no-brainer to heavily out at safety.

JULY 16 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: Avonte Maddox re-signs with Detroit Lions 23 prospects, 23 days: Examining Caleb Downs' fit with the Lions

APRIL 7 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions' Roster Crunch Just Got Even Worse with Maddox's Return The Detroit Lions have an overabundance of secondary depth with the re-signing of Avonte Maddox, which didn't look possible last month.

APRIL 6 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions bolster defense with home-run re-signing of Avonte Maddox Detroit just got back a huge piece of their 2025 defensive back room.

APRIL 6 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Back with Lions Detroit re-signed Maddox on Monday.

Impact Maddox spent last season with the Lions, and in 2026 he figures to bolster the team's depth at safety. The veteran began the 2025 campaign in a reserve role but finished the year as a starter due to injury attrition at the position, and he doesn't project as a fantasy-relevant option in IDP formats going forward.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' New DB Signing Also Hints at Avonte Maddox Breakup The Detroit Lions made an intriguing free agent signing in the secondary on Thursday that could spell doom for Avonte Maddox. According to N...

MARCH 12 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions Should Have New Love for Avonte Maddox with Season Officially Over The Detroit Lions had a shocking number of surprise key contributors throughout the 2025 season. Never-ending injuries consistently forced u...

FEBRUARY 12 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Logs 32 tackles Maddox recorded 32 tackles (23 solo) with four passes defensed, one interception and one forced fumble across 14 games with the Lions in 2025.

Impact Maddox primarily played special teams to begin the season and was sidelined for two games by a hamstring issue. However, his role expanded for the final four contests of the campaign due to injuries in the Lions' secondary, and he logged over 300 defensive snaps for the second straight year. Maddox is set to hit free agency and should be able to land a deal as a depth option.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Numbers show why Avonte Maddox's return to Lions is an offseason necessity The Detroit Lions don't need to look very far to find their first in-house re-signing.

FEBRUARY 2 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions beat playoff-bound Bears 19-16 on Bates' 42-yard field goal as time expires

Jake Bates kicked a 42-yard field goal as time expired, Jared Goff led five scoring drives and the Detroit Lions regrouped to beat the NFC North champion Chicago Bears 19-16 after...

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT: Maddox picks off Williams' deep ball Detroit Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox intercepts Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

JANUARY 4 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Full practice Thursday Maddox (back/illness) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

Impact Maddox was able to increase his participation to full Thursday after opening the week as a limited participant at practice Wednesday. The 29-year-old will likely return to his starting role at strong safety against the Bears on Sunday.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Dan Campbell keeps faith Kelvin Sheppard can turn around Lions defense as Jets travel to Detroit

Lions' Maddox needs season-ending foot surgery, another setback for secondary missing Joseph, Branch

Lions have a lot of things to fix after two tough games in four days

Lions coach Campbell pleased with versatility of the secondary

Lions beat playoff-bound Bears 19-16 on Bates' 42-yard field goal as time expires