The Buffalo Bills signed 2025 first-round pick Maxwell Hairston on June 14. GM Brandon Beane confirms the rookie will be ready for camp after an injury scare.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
Just days after giving Bills Mafia a collective scare with a leg injury at minicamp, first-round pick Maxwell Hairston gave them two big reasons to celebrate on Saturday. The Bills officially signed the speedster cornerback to his rookie deal, and GM Brandon Beane confirmed the rookie is expected to be fully healthy for the start of training camp.
All injured players, including Hairston, should be ready to participate fully when camp opens. - GM Brandon Beane
The ink is officially dry for the Bills' top draft selections. The team announced the signing of first-round cornerback Maxwell Hairston, the fastest player from the 2025 NFL Combine, securing a critical piece of their secondary for years to come. His explosive speed is expected to be an immediate asset. Joining him is fourth-round defensive tackle Deone Walker, who also finalized his rookie contract. With these key signings complete, GM Brandon Beane has successfully locked in the core of his 2025 draft class well ahead of the team's arrival for training camp.
The news of Hairston's signing was made even better by the positive injury update. After being sidelined with a left leg injury during the final week of mandatory minicamp, concern was palpable. However, Brandon Beane put those fears to rest, stating that the team is optimistic about his recovery and expects him to be a full participant when training camp kicks off. This is a huge sigh of relief for a team counting on its top pick to make an immediate impact.
As the Bills wrapped up their offseason program, it wasn't just the rookies making headlines. The tight end group put on a show during the final day of minicamp, consistently making plays in team drills. The coaching staff praised the depth and versatility at the position, a promising sign for the offense as it looks to diversify its attack. This strong finish to the spring suggests the tight ends could be a major factor in the passing game this season.
With minicamp in the rearview mirror and the rookies under contract, the Bills now enter a quiet period before the real work begins. The focus shifts from drills to conditioning, and from contracts to competition. All eyes will be on St. John Fisher University when training camp opens, as a healthy Maxwell Hairston, a bolstered defensive line, and a dynamic group of tight ends look to prove that the offseason buzz was just the beginning.
