The Buffalo Bills made three roster moves ahead of their Sunday matchup with the Carolina Panthers, but the biggest one was activating rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston from injured reserve. The team also elevated two veterans from its practice squad: safety Jordan Poyer and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips.

Hairston, 22, was Buffalo’s first-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. The speedy corner ran a blazing 4.28-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, and his speed will be a welcome addition to the Buffalo defensive secondary. Hairston suffered a knee injury in training camp, hurting the LCL in his left knee. The team opened his 21-day practice window on October 20.

In Hairston’s three-year college career playing for the Kentucky Wildcats, he totaled 87 tackles, six interce

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