Lions' Maddox needs season-ending foot surgery, another setback for secondary missing Joseph, Branch
The Lions are seeking veteran replacements after losing a key defender and already being down two starting safeties, coach Dan Campbell said.
- Detroit Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after suffering a foot injury during Thursday's loss to the Buffalo Bills, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Monday.
- The Lions are already without starting safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, both remaining on the physically unable to perform list following injuries that cut short their 2025 seasons.
- Detroit's defense allowed the Buffalo Bills 446 total yards in the 41-31 loss, with the unit ranking 31st in scoring defense while struggling with communication issues.
- General manager Brad Holmes is actively seeking roster reinforcements, hosting veteran defensive backs Jordan Fuller, Jalen Mills, and Mike Edwards for workouts on Monday to address the depleted secondary.
- Head coach Campbell confirmed that neither Branch nor Joseph will return to practice this week despite their eligibility, as Detroit prepares for a Sunday matchup against the New York Jets.
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Detroit Lions’ secondary has been atrocious through the first two weeks, with the team narrowly escaping with a 31-30 overtime win over the New Orleans Saints before eventually losing 41-31 in their Week 2 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Of course, the Lions are currently dealing with multiple injuries in the secondary, including Kerby Joseph, who hasn’t played since the Week 6 matchup of the 2025 season. However, ahead of the team’s Week 3 c…
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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
HC Dan Campbell sends clear message to Detroit Lions ahead of Week 3, Joseph, Branch possible return
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said Monday that his team must correct a series of fundamental mistakes and rebuild trust after a loss to the Buffalo Bills. The Lions are 1-1 entering Week 3, when they will face the New York Jets.
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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