Detroit Lions DB Avonte Maddox to miss remainder of 2026 NFL season
The Detroit Lions announced on Monday that defensive back Avonte Maddox will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.
Detroit Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox is expected to miss the entire 2026 NFL season following foot surgery, according to head coach Dan Campbell. The 30-year-old safety, who stands 5-foot-9 and weighs 191 pounds, was diagnosed with the injury early in the second quarter of the Lions' 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Campbell expressed concern over Maddox's absence, stating that he was "nervous" about the injury's impact on the team.
Maddox had started both of the Lions' first two games of the season, recording 10 tackles and two pass defenses. His career totals include 312 tackles, 42 pass defenses, nine forced fumbles, and five interceptions. With Maddox sidelined, the Lions are scouting additional defensive backs to bolster their secondary, including Thomas Harper and Chuck Clark, who filled in for the injured player.
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