Lions' Maddox needs season-ending foot surgery, another setback for secondary missing Joseph, Branch
Dan Campbell said the Lions are searching for replacements after Maddox’s surgery left Detroit’s secondary without another veteran contributor.
- On Monday, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed defensive back Avonte Maddox will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after undergoing surgery for a foot injury sustained last Thursday against the Buffalo Bills.
- Maddox had been filling in at safety because starters Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph remain on the physically unable to perform list, each missing at least the first four weeks of the season.
- The defense struggled in the 41-31 loss to Buffalo, allowing 446 total yards, prompting linebacker Jack Campbell to tell reporters, "I gotta be better."
- Detroit conducted workouts on Monday for veteran defensive backs Jordan Fuller, Jalen Mills, and Mike Edwards to address the depleted secondary before the Jets matchup.
- Campbell stated the Lions plan to "move some guys around" defensively while holding a 1-1 record heading into Sunday's game against the New York Jets.
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Detroit Lions safety Avonte Maddox out for season, will undergo foot surgery
Detroit Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after suffering a foot injury that requires surgery, coach Dan Campbell confirmed Monday. The 30-year-old veteran was injured during the second quarter of
Former Crimson Tide defender Brian Branch nearing a return
The Detroit Lions have been dealing with various injury issues before and during the season. After exiting Thursday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills, defensive back Avonte Maddox is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Lions’ Maddox needs season-ending foot surgery, another setback for secondary missing Joseph, Branch
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions safety Avonte Maddox needs season-ending foot surgery, another setback for a secondary that is missing injured safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch.
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Lions DB Avonte Maddox to have season-ending foot surgery
By Field Level Media Sep 21 (Field Level Media) - Detroit Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox will have season-ending foot surgery, coach Dan Campbell confirmed Monday. The 30-year-old veteran injured his left foot during the second quarter of Thur...
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