Maxwell Hairston earns starting cornerback role for Bills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Maxwell Hairston started at cornerback for the Bills in their game against the Steelers on Thursday night. Coach Joe Brady noted that Hairston, who missed the first two preseason games due to a groin injury, needed the opportunity to play. Brady confirmed that Hairston will be on the field alongside Christian Benford for Week 1's opening defensive snap. This comes as Hairston missed time in his rookie season, while second-round pick Davis Igbinosun has shown promise in training camp.
- •Hairston started despite missing previous preseason games.
- •Joe Brady emphasized the need for Hairston to gain experience.
- •Hairston and Benford will be the starting cornerbacks in Week 1.
- •Igbinosun received positive feedback during training camp.
- •Hairston dealt with injuries during his rookie year.
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Brady: Maxwell Hairston is a starting cornerback
"The Bills did not play most of their starters against the Steelers on Thursday night, but they did have Maxwell Hairston in the lineup at cornerback to open the game.
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