Avonte Maddox exits Lions-Bills game with foot injury
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 2:50 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
In a Thursday night matchup, Detroit Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox exited the game against the Buffalo Bills due to a foot injury. Maddox was carted off the field early in the second quarter, officially listed as questionable to return. The Lions were already dealing with injuries in their secondary, missing key players Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph. Up until Maddox's injury, the Bills had taken a commanding 21-0 lead. The Lions' coach Dan Campbell indicated that they are awaiting further updates on Maddox's condition.
- •Maddox injured early in the second quarter against the Bills.
- •Bills lead 21-0 at the time of the injury.
- •Maddox is questionable to return after being carted off.
- •Lions missing key safeties Branch and Joseph due to injuries.
- •Continuing updates on Maddox's condition expected.
- 3:37 AMESPN NFL — Lions DB Maddox exits TNF with foot injury, ruled out
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Lions injury update: DB Avonte Maddox exits vs. Bills, questionable to return
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Avonte Maddox, Lions safety, carted off in first half against Bills
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Avonte Maddox Suffers Potential Devastating Injury vs. Bills
"Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox was ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's game at Buffalo after injuring his foot in the second quarter.
"Lions DB Avonte Maddox suffered an injury against Buffalo and headed to the locker room after needing help getting off the field.
"Lions safety Avonte Maddox was carted off the field with a foot injury during the game against the Buffalo Bills.
Sources
External links- ESPN NFLSep 18, 2026, 3:37 AMLions DB Maddox exits TNF with foot injury, ruled out
Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox was ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's game at Buffalo after injuring his foot in the second quarter.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 1:30 AMLions injury update: DB Avonte Maddox exits vs. Bills, questionable to return
The Detroit Lions lost defensive back Avonte Maddox early on Thursday night to injury at the Buffalo Bills.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 1:26 AMAvonte Maddox, Lions safety, carted off in first half against Bills
Lions safety Avonte Maddox was carted off the field with a foot injury during the game against the Buffalo Bills.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 1:23 AMAvonte Maddox Suffers Potential Devastating Injury vs. Bills
Lions DB Avonte Maddox suffered an injury against Buffalo and headed to the locker room after needing help getting off the field.
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