The Buffalo Bills received positive news on June 12 as rookie Maxwell Hairston's minicamp injury is minor. GM Brandon Beane says he'll be ready for camp.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The final day of mandatory minicamp brought the best news the Buffalo Bills could have hoped for: the hamstring injury suffered by first-round pick Maxwell Hairston is minor. After a collective gasp from Bills Mafia on Wednesday, General Manager Brandon Beane put fears to rest on Thursday, capping the offseason program with a sense of relief and setting the stage for a highly anticipated training camp.
'He just, a little tweak. Tweaked his hammy [hamstring] area. He should be fine.' - GM Brandon Beane on Maxwell Hairston's injury.
The biggest scare of minicamp is officially over. After rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston pulled up with a hamstring issue during Wednesday's practice, the team wisely held him out of Thursday's final session. GM Brandon Beane confirmed the injury was a 'little tweak' and that the promising first-rounder is expected to be fully ready for training camp in Rochester. Seeing Hairston on the sidelines interacting with teammates was a welcome sight, turning a potential disaster into a minor footnote as the team heads into its summer break.
While the defense dodged an injury bullet, a key piece on offense is taking aim at a breakout season. Second-year wideout Keon Coleman offered a blunt self-assessment of his rookie campaign, acknowledging his inconsistency. Coleman, who battled injuries himself last year, told reporters he's on a mission to become a more reliable and consistent weapon for the offense. It's the kind of accountability and drive that coaches and fans love to see, signaling that the talented receiver isn't resting on his potential.
With minicamp concluded, GM Brandon Beane took to the podium to deliver his final thoughts before the team's hiatus. He expressed confidence in the roster's depth and preparation, officially closing the book on the spring program. His message was one of quiet optimism, reassuring fans about Hairston's status and making it clear the team has accomplished what it set out to do. His final declaration captured the mood perfectly: the team is 'ready to roll when we get to Rochester.'
And just like that, the offseason program is in the books. The Bills now break for a few precious weeks of summer before the real work begins. All eyes will be on St. John Fisher University in Rochester for training camp, where we'll see if Maxwell Hairston is truly 100% and if Keon Coleman's offseason mission translates to on-field dominance. The foundation has been laid, and as Brandon Beane said, it's almost time to roll.
