NFL

Avonte Maddox out for the season

September 22, 2026

The Detroit Lions suffered a major blow to their secondary when head coach Dan Campbell announced that defensive back Avonte Maddox must undergo season-ending surgery. The injury occurred during the team's Week 2 defeat against the Buffalo Bills, leaving the roster scrambling for defensive reinforcements.

Meanwhile, other key players like Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph remain sidelined and unable to return to practice due to mandatory reserve rules.

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