Maxwell Hairston - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Shows flashes in rookie season Hairston (ankle) tallied 18 total tackles (14 solo) and five passes defensed, including two interceptions, over 11 regular-season games in 2025.

Impact Hairston, a 2025 first-round pick from Kentucky, missed eight games (including playoffs) during his rookie campaign due to knee, ankle and head injuries. Despite this, the 22-year-old was productive when healthy, tying for second on the team in interceptions while ranking third in passes defensed. Additionally, Hairston tied for the third-most interceptions among rookie defenders. He's expected to start as one of Buffalo's top boundary corners ahead of the 2026 season.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos host first playoff game in a decade, face banged-up Bills in divisional round Saturday

Broncos coach Sean Payton aims to bring playoff success back to Denver

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Bills S Jordan Poyer, CB Maxwell Hairston out vs. Broncos Deadspin | Bills S Jordan Poyer, CB Maxwell Hairston out vs. Broncos

JANUARY 15 • DEADSPIN.COM

Won't play Saturday Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Thursday that Hairston (ankle) won't play in Saturday's divisional round matchup against the Broncos, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Sta...

Impact Despite recording three total tackles across 42 defensive snaps in the Bills' Week 18 win over the Jets, Hairston is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to an ankle injury. The 2025 first-round pick from Kentucky has appeared in 11 regular-season contests, posting 18 total tackles and five passes defensed, including two interceptions. While he's sidelined Saturday, expect Dane Jackson to operate as Buffalo's top reserve outside corner.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Absent again Hairston (ankle) was not on the field during Wednesday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hairston was unable to participate in the Bills' wild-card victory over the Jaguars last Sunday due to an ankle injury that kept him out of practice during the week. The rookie cornerback has continued the trend of non-participation through Week 20, missing consecutive practices to start the week. Unless Hairston can upgrade his participation level in Thursday's session, he will likely miss the Bills' divisional round matchup with the Broncos on Saturday as well.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as DNP on Tuesday Hairston (ankle) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.

Impact Hairston was unable to play in the Bills' wild-card win against the Jaguars on Sunday due to an ankle injury he sustained during the Bills' regular-season finale against the Jets. He is considered week-to-week, so unless he returns to practice over the next two days, Hairston is unlikely to be available for Saturday's divisional-round clash against Denver.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Bills receiver depth thinned to 3 in preparing to play Broncos after Shavers tears knee ligament

The Buffalo Bills are down a second receiver in two days after coach Sean McDermott revealed Tyrell Shavers is out after tearing a knee ligament

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Josh Allen gets a lift in helping lead Bills to wild-card playoff win over Jaguars

Josh Allen has too often been asked to carry the Buffalo Bills to victory

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Why Terrel Bernard, Max Hairston aren't playing today and return timelines for injured Bills | Sporting News The Buffalo Bills won't have linebacker Terrel Bernard and cornerback Maxwell Hairston for the playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars...

JANUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

What They're Saying | Bills players earn support from NFL analysts as end-of-season recognition rolls around NFL analysts praise Deone Walker, Ray Davis, Maxwell Hairston & more

JANUARY 9 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills' Super Bowl path begins at the surging Jaguars, who have won eight in a row

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills won't have to go through Kansas City or Cincinnati to get to the Super Bowl

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Bills respond to Maxwell Hairston injury with key secondary roster moves The Buffalo Bills have made roster moves to cushion the loss of CB Maxwell Hairston for their Wild Card matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguar...

JANUARY 7 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM

Bills signing former Steelers cornerback after Maxwell Hairston injury news | Sporting News The Buffalo Bills are reportedly signing a former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback who will add some much-needed depth in the wake of the inju...

JANUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ruled out for wild-card round Hairston (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's AFC wild-card game against the Jaguars, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Monday that Hairston is considered "week-to-week" due to an ankle injury he sustained during Sunday's 35-8 win over the Jets on Sunday. The rookie first-rounder won't be available for the Bills' wild-card game but could return for the divisional round should Buffalo beat Jacksonville this Sunday. Hairston started in three of 11 regular-season games in his rookie campaign and accumulated 18 tackles (14 solo) and five pass defenses (two interceptions).

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bills Notebook | Monday injury update, praise for James Cook's rushing title and early preview of the Jaguars Bills head coach Sean McDermott ruled out rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston for Sunday’s Wild Card matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars...

JANUARY 5 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Josh Allen-led Buffalo Bills hit the road to Jacksonville seeking to ease past playoff shortcomings

For all Josh Allen, James Cook and the Bills accomplished in a 12-win season, sixth-seeded Buffalo is forced to hit the road to open the playoffs at AFC South champion Jacksonville...

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Bills issue injury update on CB Maxwell Hairston Hairston exited during the fourth quarter Sunday's game against the Jets due to an ankle injury.

JANUARY 5 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills celebrate home finale with 35-8 rout of the Jets in potential final game at Highmark Stadium

After taking the first snap, Josh Allen headed to the sideline and joined the 70,000-plus fans to watch backup Mitch Trubisky throw four touchdown passes as the Buffalo Bills bid a...

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Bills make horrible mistake that leads to Maxwell Hairston injury in Week 18 | Sporting News This is going to hurt.

JANUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Unlikely to return Sunday Hairston (ankle) is doubtful to return to Sunday's contest against the Jets.

Impact Hairston sustained an ankle injury in the second half, and he's now unlikely to return to action in Week 18. In his absence, Christian Benford and Tre'Davious White will continue to operate as the team's primary options at cornerback versus New York.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Maxwell Hairston injury update: Latest news on Bills CB's status in Week 18 game | Sporting News Buffalo Bills cornerback Maxwell Hairston is dealing with an injury in the second half of the Week 18 game against the New York Jets.

JANUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Christian Benford: "Just Competing" | Buffalo Bills Bills Cornerback Christian Benford addressed the media after practice on December 17th. Topics Include: competing in practice, his reaction...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Getting start Sunday Hairston will be one of Buffalo's starting cornerbacks Week 15 versus New England as a result of Christian Benford missing the game due to a toe injury, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Networ...

Impact This will be Hairston's second career start -- he previously got the nod Week 10 against Miami, when he logged one tackle and an interception while Benford was sidelined due to a groin issue. The rookie has, however, gotten plenty of reps since making his NFL debut Week 8, as he has typically logged a defensive snap share of around 50 percent. The conditions for Sunday's contest include frigid temperatures and possible snow, so it wouldn't be surprising if both squads go to the run game more often than usual.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maxwell Hairston: "Continue To Have A Next Play Mentality" | Buffalo Bills Cornerback Maxwell Hairston addressed the media after practice on Friday December 12th. Topics include: excitement for more opportunities on...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Maxwell Hairston: "They're Hungry And I'm Right There With Them" Bills CB Maxwell Hairston joined One Bills Live following today's walk through practice. He discussed his rookie campaign so far after overc...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

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