Overview
- Buffalo activated Maxwell Hairston off injured reserve on Saturday, making the first-round cornerback eligible to play Sunday at Carolina and putting him in line for his debut.
- Hairston injured his right LCL on July 29, resumed work when his 21-day practice window opened Monday, and was listed as a limited participant throughout the week.
- Head coach Sean McDermott urged patience with the rookie’s role, saying the staff is managing expectations after the extended layoff.
- The Bills elevated safety Jordan Poyer and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips from the practice squad after placing starting safety Taylor Rapp on injured reserve and ruling out DT DaQuan Jones.
- Buffalo’s corner depth has been stressed with fellow rookie Dorian Strong on IR and uneven play from veterans, and Hairston arrives with 4.28-second 40-yard dash speed and ball skills noted in college.