Lions, Bills Report Multiple Key Defensive Backs Injured in Training Camp

The Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions are both facing injury challenges as they prepare for the 2025 NFL season. The Bills lost rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston to an LCL sprain and safety Cole Bishop to a quadriceps injury, which could impact their defensive depth early in the preseason. Meanwhile, the Lions are contending with multiple absences in their defensive backfield, including safeties Kerby Joseph and Amik Robertson, whose reasons for missing practice remain unclear, as well as cornerback DJ Reed, who has been limited to walkthroughs and individual drills. Running back Sione Vaki and safety Ian Kennelly have returned to Lions practice but remain limited. The Lions also face pressure due to coaching staff turnover and the retirement of veteran center Frank Ragnow, with key players like Tim Patrick working to adjust during training camp. Both teams are adjusting their lineups and practice plans to account for these injuries and roster changes as they build toward the regular season.