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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Buffalo Bills rookie Maxwell Hairston suffers right leg injury during drills team fears serious damage
Buffalo Bills rookie Maxwell Hairston suffers right leg injury during drills team fears serious damage (Image via Getty) Maxwell Hairston, a first-round cornerback for the Buffalo Bills, damaged his leg on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at a training camp session in Pittsford, New York. The scene of the accident was St. John Fisher University's training facility. As coaches checked his right knee, the 21-year-old first-round draft pick was seen resting on the second practice field. Maxwell Hairston slowly walked off the field a few minutes later, assisted, and into the medical tent. He did not return to practice. Team doctors have scheduled tests to determine how serious the injury is. With Maxwell Hairston competing for a key spot in the lineup, his health now becomes a major concern. Maxwell Hairston goes down with right leg injury during Buffalo Bills training session Maxwell Hairston Injured his right leg while doing defensive exercises nearly 50 minutes into Tuesday's morning practice, Maxwell Hairston, the 30th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. Quickly grabbed the attention of the medical personnel, who spent several minutes inspecting him while he lay on the turf. Though he could rise and move, he seemed to be in pain. The Buffalo Bills have not yet shared official details about the injury, but insiders say medical scans are being done to assess possible damage. Head coach Sean McDermott has not issued a public comment yet. Maxwell Hairston's strong start and Buffalo Bills' injury concerns at camp Maxwell Hairston entered camp with strong momentum after an impressive career at the University of Kentucky. With a 4. 28-second 40-yard dash, he was one of the quickest players at the 2025 NFL Combine; he stands 5-foot-11, 183 pounds. Three interceptions for touchdowns in college, he is noted for his tackling and ball skills. At camp, Hairston had been rotating in with veterans Tre'Davious White and Christian Benford. His solid coverage and near interception of a Josh Allen pass had caught attention. His injury now adds to the Bills' long injury list, which includes Curtis Samuel (hamstring), Tyrell Shavers (ankle), Terrel Bernard (hamstring), and Spencer Brown (back). Also Read: Bills' 1st-Round Pick Maxwell Hairston Accused Of Sexual Assault FAQs What happened to Maxwell Hairston at Bills training camp? Maxwell Hairston injured his right leg during defensive drills on July 29 at Bills camp in Pittsford. Is Maxwell Hairston's leg injury serious? The Buffalo Bills are awaiting test results to find out how serious Maxwell Hairston's leg injury is. Will Maxwell Hairston miss games for the Buffalo Bills? It's unclear if Maxwell Hairston will miss games, as medical scans are still being evaluated. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles sent out surveys to ticket holders, gauging interest in a new stadium
The Eagles sent an email to season ticket holders with a survey about the future of the stadium, and the franchise is exploring potential updates to Lincoln Financial Field The Eagles have started to survey fans on what kind of updates they want to see in the Linc and about the possibility of a 'brand new stadium'Here is what the email said: Jeffrey Lurie wants to host a Super Bowl, and that dream could hinge on the ability to add a weatherized roof to Lincoln Financial Field, or potentially build a new dome venue at some point. Looking for feedback from fans about a handful of different scenarios, Philadelphia's owner and chairman sent out surveys to ticket holders. "...To help guide this vision, we're exploring potential updates to Lincoln Financial Field — including both renovation options and the possibility of a brand new stadium in the region." The survey the Eagles sent to their fans about a potential new stadium included a question on what kind of stadium they would prefer: Open Air, Canopy (Bills' new stadium), Open Air Covered (SoFi Stadium), or a Dome. According to Zach Berman, the lease at Lincoln Financial Field runs through 2032 — eight more seasons, meaning a major renovation is more likely.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Buffalo Bills on 'Hard Knocks': 5 storylines to watch from Josh Allen and crew
The NFL's annual offseason reality television show is following a contender in 2025. For the first time, the "Hard Knocks" sports documentary show will follow the Buffalo Bills. Last season was another success for the team as they won a fifth consecutive AFC East title and made it to the AFC championship game, while quarterback Josh Allen won NFL MVP honors. The 2025 season marks the ninth under coach Sean McDermott and eighth with Allen under center. The duo has established the Bills as one of the top teams in the league and an annual AFC contender against the likes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens. "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Buffalo Bills" will follow the team from St. John Fisher University in Pittsford, New York, over five episodes, which will stream on HBO Max. MVP FOLLOW-UP: Josh Allen on ESPN's QB ratings, fewer turnovers, and the 'big number' The new season premieres Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 9 p.m. ET. A team like this has plenty of intrigue as they're preparing for another postseason run and a potential championship. Here are five storylines we're looking forward to following on Hard Knocks this season: 'SURPRISE': Josh Allen found out about Bills' 'Hard Knocks' appearance on 29th birthday Will James Cook get an extension? The Bills' top running back isn't holding out but has been outspoken about wanting to get an extension done. He tied for the league lead with 16 rushing touchdowns in 2024 and made his second consecutive Pro Bowl. He's confident in what he's shown on the field and spoke on Thursday, July 24 about the importance of being at camp. "It's my job," Cook said. "I got to participate out here so I won't get fined. And just come out here and show them I'm ready to go and earn what I got to go get." Cook was a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and will be the 18th-highest paid running back in the league in 2025 at $5.7 million, per Spotrac. That puts him behind the likes of Chuba Hubbard, Travis Etienne and Devin Singletary. It's currently not a contentious standoff between the two sides, but it's one of the bigger storylines of the Bills' offseason. We will hopefully get a closer look at negotiations thanks to Hard Knocks. NEXT CONTRACT: Running back James Cook, Bills motivated to get extension done Keon Coleman in year two The Bills' top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft had a solid but unspectacular rookie season with 556 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 13 games. Compared to other top-50 wide receivers in the class, it was disappointing, especially compared to Los Angeles' Ladd McConkey selected one pick later. Coleman agrees. "You want to know exactly what I see?" Coleman said when asked about reviewing his 2024 tape. "Man, that (expletive) trash. You got to be better, simple as that ... call out everything you're doing wrong to make it right." He's outspoken and one of the funnier young players behind closed doors. During his combine interview with the Bills, Coleman said he likes to golf and go bowling when not playing football. "I'm Tiger 'wish-he-could,' I'm not Tiger Woods," he said as Bills officials laughed. "I wish I could putt and do all that ... it might take me five (shots) just to putt it in but I'm going to go have fun. Like, you know, it's controlled chaos." Coleman quotes alone should be must-watch TV. Josh Allen, board game MVP Allen became the first Bills player to earn NFL MVP honors since 1973. He's had a busy offseason as well, marrying actress Hailee Steinfeld in a ceremony in Montecito, California. Allen's training camp performances will be closely tracked given the pressure on him and the team following a close loss to the Chiefs in last year's AFC championship game. To clear his mind and provide another way to bond with teammates, Allen taught fellow players the popular board game "Settlers of Catan." He started playing during 2020 and is well-established as the top player on the Bills in the game. "I just hate when Josh wins, honestly," Bills tight end Dawson Knox told ESPN in 2024. "But no, it's been fun. We're definitely not teaming up against him, but we just, we hate when he wins. " There's a good chance "Settlers of Catan" comes up at some point during training camp. Good luck to anyone trying to beat the MVP. How are the Bills' free agents fitting in? Buffalo spent money in free agency to bolster both the offense and defense like a true Super Bowl contender. On offense, the biggest signing was wide receiver Joshua Palmer, with more depth pieces brought in among the pass catchers. The defense saw more big names like edge rusher Joey Bosa, cornerback Tre'Davious White, defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi and cornerback Dane Jackson. That's a lot of big names who could have important roles in 2025 for a team with aspirations of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in February 2026. How well and how quickly each of them get settled in with their respective units will be important to follow throughout this season of Hard Knocks. How much will the rookie defensive linemen play? Buffalo spent a lot of top draft capital on the defensive line in the 2025 NFL Draft, starting in the second round with defensive tackle T.J. Sanders. The Bills then selected athletic edge rusher Landon Jackson in Round 3 and massive defensive tackle Deone Walker in Round 4. These players likely won't have huge roles in 2025 but will be contributors on a rotational basis as they represent the potential future of the defensive line in Buffalo. Jackson was an NFL combine darling for his athletic feats and could offer some splash plays in the offseason. Walker, at 6-foot-7 and 331 pounds, is one of the biggest players on the team in the mold of longtime Bills nosetackle DaQuan Jones. Walker and Jones' interactions could be interesting to follow as Walker develops behind the 33-year-old veteran.
New York Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Bills camp observations: David Edwards changes mindset, Joey Bosa takes it slow
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — After getting through the initial nerves and big storylines the first day of training camp always provides, the Bills settled in for their second day of work at St. John Fisher University on Thursday. And with it came the camp's first moment of tempers flaring — a bit earlier than most camps. Advertisement On a rep during team drills, rookie tight end Jackson Hawes was blocking defensive end A.J. Epenesa on a wide rush attempt, but during the play, starting left tackle Dion Dawkins had fallen to the ground. Hawes continued to block Epenesa into the on-the-ground Dawkins, which brought Epenesa to the ground as well. Epenesa immediately took exception and threw a punch at Hawes' helmet before the two were quickly separated. Epenesa, who is usually quite mild-mannered in the locker room, remained heated even after heading to the sideline. Head coach Sean McDermott took a moment to talk with Hawes right after the rep, as the practice continued without another incident. Here's what else stood out from the Bills' second day of camp and what it means. Much of the focus during the Bills' offseason has been on extending their own players as well as some they have yet to extend. Most of that attention has centered on running back James Cook, who met with reporters on Thursday, saying he believes he'll get paid 'wherever it happens.' The other one many focus on is starting center Connor McGovern, who, like Cook, is on an expiring deal. But they aren't the only two starting offensive players entering their final year. Left guard David Edwards, who was among the team's best starters in 2024, is also a free agent. Edwards originally came to the Bills in 2023 on a one-year prove-it deal and served as their full-year sixth offensive lineman. The Bills were so impressed with the longtime Rams starter that they gave him a new two-year deal, and once the team released center Mitch Morse that same offseason, it opened the door for Edwards to become a starter as McGovern shifted to center. Now Edwards, 28, is entering a contract year once more. 'There hasn't been anything of substance,' Edwards said of extension negotiations with the Bills. 'I don't worry about that stuff yet. As cliche as that is, that's the truth, because I know what it did to me a few years ago.' Advertisement In 2022, the Rams had just beaten the Bengals in the Super Bowl. It was Edwards' third season, and his third year as their full-time starter. As he entered the final year of his rookie deal for the 2022 season, it was all he could think about. He called it 'crippling.' 'All I (was) consumed with was earning another contract,' Edwards said. 'It was my motivation to work out in the offseason. I thought about it when I ate great food and (when) I was working out and (when) I was recovering — this is what I'm working for.' Edwards' 2022 season ended after just four games, as the Rams placed him on injured reserve. Edwards suffered a concussion in practice during Week 4 and missed that game in concussion protocol. He cleared it for Week 5, then suffered a second concussion in that game. His season was done, as was his shot at a huge payday. 'It was so debilitating mentally as I look back because, when I came to terms that I wasn't going to get extended, it was like, 'Well, what now?'' he said. Now that Edwards successfully rebuilt his career in Buffalo, he's keeping it uncomplicated despite not knowing what the offseason answer will be. 'What I worry about now is the process of being on the field and what I'm asked to do,' he said. 'On singles, when we're running our mid-zone stuff, do I throw my hands to his outside shoulder? When I short-set guys, do I get my feet in the ground and use my hands? I think that makes everything simplified, rather than worrying about something that's way down the road that I can't control.' As the Bills looked to overhaul their defensive line during the offseason, they targeted a big name in Joey Bosa. Despite Bosa's extensive injury history over the past three seasons, the Bills were willing to take a risk on him because of his talent, scheme fit and past success. Bosa arrived in Buffalo as the presumed starter opposite Greg Rousseau. While that still could happen, the early reps in training camp are noteworthy. Advertisement Bosa, who sat out all of the team's spring practices with a calf injury, was fully cleared to practice as training camp began. But on the first day with the top defensive unit, it was Epenesa, the 2024 starter, not Bosa, getting the majority of those reps. Epenesa, who the Bills took off the field on most passing downs last season, was thought to be a rotational player for 2025, and one who could even be moved before cutdown day because of all the newcomers. But now, Epenesa appears firmly entrenched as one of their top three defensive ends, with his game-day role still up in the air. The answer on Bosa's first-team involvement will come with more reps and more information over the next few weeks. On top of that, on Day 2, Bosa didn't partake in team drills, though he did participate in practice. Coach Sean McDermott wasn't scheduled to speak with reporters on Thursday, so we don't know exactly why the team chose to keep him on the sideline. However, considering how much they talked about having a 'plan' for Bosa in both practices and games, perhaps it was a tactical decision rather than something happening to their big-name signing. Regardless, Bosa's first few months in Buffalo haven't gone as expected, and how the Bills handle his practice reps moving forward is worth closely monitoring. Rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston, the first-round pick, has picked up where he left off in spring practices. On some plays, he has flashed the big-time potential the Bills saw from him at Kentucky, but on others, he may have been thinking too much and wound up losing a rep. All spring, the Bills coached Hairston hard, hoping for rapid development. That trend continued on Wednesday and Thursday. On Day 1, Hairston made one of the best defensive plays of the day, closing on a Mitchell Trubisky pass from a long way away, showed his speed and acceleration to make up ground in a hurry and batted away the pass. It was a 'wow' moment at the end of the practice, even if his positioning on the play wasn't the best leading up to the breakup, but that's what speed will do at cornerback. He's the type of athlete the Bills haven't invested in at that spot since McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane arrived. On the other hand, you can tell there are some reps he's still thinking through things. Lined up against wide receiver Jalen Virgil, Hairston was a split-second too slow to react to a route over the middle, and Virgil extended the separation with some good footwork mid-route, leading to an easy catch-and-run for a big gain. That inconsistency is likely why Hairston hasn't gotten consistent time with the first-team defense just yet. He's mixed in here and there with some other backups, but for the most part, it's been Tre'Davious White's show alongside Christian Benford. But it's very early in camp, and it's going to take two to three weeks to see if Hairston has a legitimate chance to win the job for Week 1. Two players have a big opportunity with starting right tackle Spencer Brown missing time at the start of camp because of a back flare-up. The Bills have been splitting the first-team reps pretty evenly between Tylan Grable, a sixth-round pick in 2024, and Ryan Van Demark, who has made the 53-man roster each of the last two seasons. In 2023, Van Demark served as the team's top backup offensive tackle without much competition for the job, but that changed in 2024 once Grable arrived. Grable outplayed Van Demark and usurped the swing tackle role when healthy last season. Even after a multi-week injury handed the job back to Van Demark, Grable regained it in the playoffs. Now their trajectories are quite different. In Grable, the Bills see an athletic, former high school quarterback who can play both tackle positions and possibly even both guard spots. They likely want to see if there's some starting potential down the line, as his place on the team is secure. Grable could even factor into the discussion of who starts if Edwards leaves in free agency, or even further down the line once Dion Dawkins gets closer to retirement. Advertisement For Van Demark, his spot on the team is not assured, given that the team just used a sixth-round pick on offensive tackle Chase Lundt. This could be Van Demark's best chance all summer to prove himself. Van Demark struggled quite a bit in his right tackle reps for the Bills last season, which is the likely reason he lost the top backup job to Grable. If Van Demark is a left tackle only, the lack of versatility hurts his chances to stick around. The practices are still non-padded, making it difficult to get a full picture of how they look, but sometimes all it takes is some reps to open the coaches' minds to something new, making this a massive chance for Grable and Van Demark for however long Brown is out. Day 2 MVP: WR Khalil Shakir: Shakir caught multiple targets from quarterback Josh Allen in team drills, as the offense had a much better day than the one before. Shakir's often subtle route running was on display, giving Allen ample space to get him the ball with his footwork and how well he read the defense. Shakir is getting plenty of time with Allen, which raises the possibility that Shakir's role will grow. Regardless, he was excellent on Thursday. Did not participate: RT Spencer Brown (back, active PUP), C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger (calf, active PUP), TE Dawson Knox (hamstring, non-football injury list), WR Laviska Shenault (lower leg, non-football injury list). Left practice early: DE A.J. Epenesa (undisclosed), LB Dorian Williams (undisclosed). (Top photo of Joey Bosa: Shawn Dowd / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
30 most important Bills players of 2025: No. 18 David Edwards
As the Buffalo Bills prepare for the 2025 NFL season, we'll take a look at the most important contributors on their roster. They have a ton of cornerstone players who will be returning for another shot at bringing a Lombardi Trophy to Buffalo, and they'll have help from some new additions as well. Leading up to the season, we will be counting down the top 30 most important players on the roster. We'll recap their 2024 season, look ahead to what they'll offer in 2025, and tackle the most pressing questions surrounding them this coming year. Next up on the countdown is David Edwards. Background Position: Guard Age at start of season: 28 Experience: Seventh year 2025 cap hit: $4,905,000 2024 recap David Edwards started 16 games at left guard for the Bills in 2024. According to Pro Football Focus, Edwards posted a 63.8 overall grade, which was good for the 59th ranked guard in the league out of 136. He allowed 25 total pressures, yet gave up zero sacks and only two QB hits. 2025 outlook Edwards is in line to be a big part of the Bills offensive line yet again as the starting left guard. He has started 61 games over his career after being a fifth-round pick by the Rams in 2019, and he has a Super Bowl ring from their 2021 season. All five of the Bills' starters on the o-line will be returning. Biggest question: What does the future hold? Edwards will be a 29-year-old, unrestricted free agent in 2026 after signing a two-year, six million dollar extension following the 2023 season. He'll have another season as a starter to prove he belongs as a part of the Bills' offensive line plans for the future. For now, he's locked into place as a starter and is surrounded by a whole lot of talent, with Connor McGovern to his right at center and Dion Dawkins to his left at left tackle. 30 Most Important Bills of 2025 Check back as we continue to countdown on our list of the 30 most important Bills ahead of the 2025 season. No. 30 DT T.J. Sanders, No. 29 LB Dorian Williams, No. 28 DT Larry Ogunjobi, No. 27 Alec Anderson, No. 26 DE A.J. Epenesa, No. 25 DT DaQuan Jones, No. 24 TE Dawson Knox, No. 23 WR Elijah Moore, No. 22 WR Joshua Palmer, No. 21 S Cole Bishop, No. 20 K Tyler Bass, No. 19 WR Keon Coleman.
