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Buffalo spent its bye with a one-game lead in the AFC East and a pass defense that has given up more yards than any in the NFL. The Bills have allowed 1,792 passing yards through six games, the most in the league according to StatMuse, and Maxwell Hairston’s spot on the outside has become the clearest weak point.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 21

Bills' Stock Report: Ray Davis Rising, Maxwell Hairston Falling as Bye Week Arrives

The Buffalo Bills are in the midst of their bye week following a 5-1 start to Joe Brady's first season as a head coach. While the Bills are the NFL's highest-scoring team (32.8), they are surrendering the fifth-most points per game (28.5) to opponents.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Should the Bills Sign Marshon Lattimore? Maxwell Hairston's Struggles Make It Worth a Look

Maxwell Hairston was supposed to help solve the Buffalo Bills’ cornerback questions. Six weeks in, the 2025 first-round pick has lost playing time, and Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay named Marshon Lattimore as a free agent who could help Buffalo fix the position.

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Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Bills Linked to 6-Foot-2 CB as Maxwell Hairston's Coverage Struggles Pile Up

Maxwell Hairston didn’t get on the field Monday night in Los Angeles until the second quarter, and the Buffalo Bills’ 37-34 overtime win over the Rams didn’t change the bigger question about his place on the depth chart.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Has Maxwell Hairston Already Lost His Spot on the Bills’ Cornerback Depth Chart?

Maxwell Hairston opened his second season as a starting cornerback for the Buffalo Bills, but five weeks in, that job looks like it belongs to rookie Davison Igbinosun.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 14

Bills' Week 5 Snap Count Takeaways: Maxwell Hairston Benching, Ray Davis Revival

The Buffalo Bills increased opportunities for two important second-stringers during their Monday Night Football road win over the Los Angeles Rams. Backup running back Ray Davis and second-round rookie cornerback Davison Igbinosun each saw season-high snap counts in Week 5.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 12

Is Maxwell Hairston Starting for Bills at Rams? Joe Brady Defines Reeling CB's Role

It's been tough sledding for the 2025 first-round draft pick ever since injuring his knee early in training camp as a rookie. After enduring a challenging rookie season, Buffalo Bills' cornerback Maxwell Hairston fought his way into the Week 1 starting lineup in Year 2.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Davison Igbinosun Has Earned Maxwell Hairston’s Job in a Bills Secondary Running Out of Answers

Western New York has spent the week arguing about a failed two-point try, but the Buffalo Bills left their 29-26 loss to New England with a longer-lasting problem at cornerback.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Bills Player Issues Apology 1 Day After Loss to Patriots

Maxwell Hairston had another chance to speak about the Buffalo Bills’ loss to the New England Patriots, and this time, he made sure he did not walk away.

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Buffalo Bills News / Lindy's Sports / August 28

Bills 23-Year-Old First-Round Pick Faces Make-Or-Break Sophomore Season

The Buffalo Bills selected cornerback Maxwell Hairston 30th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. Hairston was expected to compete for the starting job as a rookie; however, he suffered an LCL sprain in a preseason practice, which forced him to begin the year on injured reserve.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 27

Joe Brady affirms Maxwell Hairston as CB2 despite rough preseason finale vs. Steelers

The Buffalo Bills must slice their roster to 53 players ahead of the 2026 NFL regular season. Except head coach Joe Brady just revealed who won’t be on the chopping block despite struggling versus the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 7

Bills' Final St. John Fisher Practice Takeaways Include Maxwell Hairston's Absence

Friday was the end of the first stage of training camp for the Buffalo Bills as they held their final practice at St. John Fisher University. The Bills will leave Pittsford and make their way back to Orchard Park, where they will continue camp at their headquarters at One Bills Drive.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 2

Bills' Surging Second-Round Rookie Has Max Hairston on Ropes in Position Battle

The Buffalo Bills finally got back on the football field this past week. With the first pair of training camp practices commencing in wet weather on Wednesday and Thursday morning on the grounds of the St.

Buffalo Bills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 15

AFC Notes: Maxwell Hairston, Drake Maye, Bills, Dolphins, Jets

The Bills used two draft picks on corners in the 2026 draft, including second-rounder Davison Igbinosun, despite using a first-rounder on CB Maxwell Hairston the year prior.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / January 4

Maxwell Hairston's injury takes disastrous turn after Bills Week 18 win over Jets

The Buffalo Bills got some bad news regarding Maxwell Hairston in the moments following their Week 18 victory over the New York Jets. The Bills’ rookie cornerback sustained an ankle injury that forced him to exit the matchup against the Jets early, and following the game, he was spotted under worrisome circumstances.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 3, 2025

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Buffalo Bills News / Field Level Media / October 26, 2025

Bills rookie CB Maxwell Hairston to make debut vs. Panthers

The Buffalo Bills are coming out of their bye week healthier, with rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston active and tight end Dalton Kincaid back in action for Sunday's game against the host Carolina Panthers.

Buffalo Bills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 25, 2025

Bills Make Three Moves, Activate CB Maxwell Hairston From IR

The Buffalo Bills announced Saturday that they’ve officially activated rookie CB Maxwell Hairston from Injured Reserve. The Bills also elevated S Jordan Poyer and DT Jordan Phillips to their active roster. Hairston, 22, was a three-star recruit and the 79th-ranked cornerback in the 2021 recruiting class out of West Bloomfield, Michigan.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20, 2025

Bills designate first-round CB for return

Maxwell Hairston is moving closer to his NFL debut. The first-round rookie had his practice window opened by the Buffalo Bills on Monday, per the transactions wire.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26, 2025

Bills place first-round pick on IR after camp injury

While the Bills breathed a sigh of relief when it was revealed his knee injury was not an ACL tear, the LCL sprain he did suffer will cover a chunk of his rookie year.

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Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / August 12, 2025

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Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / July 30, 2025

Bills' first-round pick avoids ACL tear

Maxwell Hairston went down with a noncontact knee injury during Tuesday’s Bills practice. Fears of an ACL tear turned out to be overblown. The first-round cornerback’s ACL is intact, according to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz, and NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report the Kentucky product suffered an LCL sprain.

Buffalo Bills News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2, 2025

Bills first-round pick facing troubling allegations from woman in lawsuit

Buffalo Bills rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston is facing some troubling allegations in a lawsuit that a woman recently filed against him. A woman filed a civil lawsuit against Hairston on Tuesday in the U.S.