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Avonte Maddox undergoes season-ending surgery for foot injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 2:19 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Avonte Maddox undergoes season-ending surgery for foot injury
Summary

Detroit Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox will miss the remainder of the season due to a foot injury requiring surgery, as confirmed by head coach Dan Campbell on September 21. Maddox sustained the injury during the Week 2 matchup against the Buffalo Bills on September 17. In response to the loss, the Lions are re-signing free-agent defensive back Jalen Mills to the practice squad.

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  • •Avonte Maddox needs surgery for a foot injury.
  • •Maddox will miss the remainder of the season.
  • •The injury occurred during the Week 2 game against the Bills.
  • •Lions are re-signing Jalen Mills to the practice squad.
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  • 2:19 AMYahoo Sports — Avonte Maddox out for the season
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Detroit Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox has a foot injury which needs surgery, and he will miss the remainder of the season

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