"Alaina GetzenbergOct 25, 2025, 04:24 PM ET CloseAlaina Getzenberg covers the Buffalo Bills for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has also worked for CBS Sports and the Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. CHARLOTTE -- Buffalo Bills first-round pick Maxwell Hairston is in line to make his NFL debut after the cornerback was activated off injured reserve on Saturday."
"Hairston suffered a right LCL sprain during training camp on July 29. His 21-day practice window was opened on Monday, and he was designated as a limited participant throughout the week. Bills coach Sean McDermott emphasized that they were going to approach Hairston's eventual return one day at a time. "The key is managing expectations," McDermott said Friday. "I know he is a No. 1 pick.""
Buffalo Bills cornerback Maxwell Hairston was activated off injured reserve and is eligible to make his NFL debut against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Hairston suffered a right LCL sprain during training camp on July 29 and opened his 21-day practice window on Monday, participating in a limited fashion throughout the week. Coach Sean McDermott said the team will manage expectations and proceed one day at a time given Hairston's missed time. The Bills elevated safety Jordan Poyer and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips from the practice squad after Taylor Rapp was placed on injured reserve and DaQuan Jones is out with a calf injury.
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