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Bills Rookie Cornerback Sidelined by Injury, Misses Preseason Opener
30 Jul
Summary
- Bills first-round pick Maxwell Hairston avoids ACL injury, but suffers LCL sprain
- Hairston's best-case scenario is a return in 3 weeks, may miss preseason games
- Other Bills cornerbacks, including Benford, Johnson, and White, to fill in during Hairston's absence
In a setback for the Buffalo Bills, their first-round draft pick, cornerback Maxwell Hairston, has been diagnosed with an LCL sprain after going down during Tuesday's practice without being contacted. While the injury is not as severe as an ACL tear, Hairston is still facing a significant absence from the team's training camp and preseason schedule.
According to reports, Hairston's best-case scenario is a return in as little as three weeks. However, this timeline may cause him to miss the Bills' first preseason game on August 9, as well as their subsequent matchups on August 17 and 23. The team will have to rely on a group of experienced cornerbacks, including Christian Benford, Taron Johnson, Dane Jackson, Tre'Davious White, Cam Lewis, and sixth-round pick Dorian Strong, to fill the void left by Hairston's injury.
Despite the setback, the Bills remain optimistic about Hairston's long-term potential and are focused on ensuring he makes a full recovery before the start of the regular season. The team's coaching staff will work closely with the medical staff to monitor Hairston's progress and determine the best course of action for his rehabilitation.
