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Buffalo Bills' Hairston Injured, Playoff Status in Doubt

1/5/2026

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Buffalo Bills rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston sustained an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of the January 4, 2026 regular-season finale against the New York Jets and did not return.
Hairston, a first-round pick with 18 tackles and two interceptions this season, is questionable for the playoffs.
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott expressed concern and cited limited cornerback options.

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Buffalo Bills rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston sustained an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of the January 4, 2026 regular-season finale against the New York Jets and did not return.
Hairston, a first-round pick with 18 tackles and two interceptions this season, is questionable for the playoffs.
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott expressed concern and cited limited cornerback options.