Lions' Avonte Maddox suffers foot injury during game against Bills

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Lions' Avonte Maddox suffers foot injury during game against Bills
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Detroit Lions safety Avonte Maddox sustained a left foot injury during the first half of a game against the Buffalo Bills on September 17. Following the injury, Maddox was seen on crutches. Coach Dan Campbell expressed concern for Maddox's condition, stating tests will determine the severity. The Lions are already without their top two safeties, Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, both on the physically unable to perform list. Communication issues in the secondary contributed to the Lions' struggles in a 41-31 loss to the Bills, where quarterback Josh Allen had a strong outing, completing 20 of 31 passes for 248 yards and three touchdowns.

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  • Maddox was injured in the first half against the Bills.
  • He walked off under his own power but was later carted to the locker room.
  • Joseph and Branch are both out for at least two weeks.
  • Communication problems in the secondary were evident during the game.
  • The Lions lost to the Bills 41-31.
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  • 5:48 AMYahoo SportsDan Campbell 'nervous' about Detroit Lions' latest injury at safety
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Already down starters Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, the Lions could lose safety Avonte Maddox to a foot injury.

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