Lions' Maddox needs season-ending foot surgery, another setback for secondary missing Joseph, Branch
The Lions lost another starter in a secondary already missing Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, and they are searching for veteran replacements.
- Detroit Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after suffering a foot injury during Thursday's 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Monday.
- The Lions were already managing a depleted secondary, with starting safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch remaining on the physically unable to perform list and unavailable to return to practice this week.
- Seeking depth, general manager Brad Holmes held workouts for veterans Jordan Fuller and Jalen Mills on Monday as the team addresses a defense ranking 31st in the NFL in scoring and total defense.
- Campbell indicated the team must "move some guys around" to correct fundamental mistakes and rebuild trust following the loss, with the Lions preparing for Week 3 against the New York Jets.
- With a 10-day break before facing the Jets on Sunday, Detroit's coaching staff aims to integrate new defensive pieces and improve execution after allowing 71 points through two games.
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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 Detroit’s 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 17, when he collided with teammate Chuck Clark in the end zone. Maddox was taken to the locker room on a cart and did not return. Maddox had started Detroit’…
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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