Buffalo Bills first-round pick Maxwell Hairston will miss the first four games of the season. / Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
The Bills have placed their first-round rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston on injured reserve, and he will miss [at least the first four games](https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1960463123938267267) of the season.
Hairston sprained his LCL early in training camp, and will need a little more time to heal. He is expected to play a significant role upon his return to the lineup.
The No. 30 pick starred at the University of Kentucky, where he was a two-time second-team All-SEC selection. He played in 32 games for the Wildcats across three seasons, making 71 solo tackles and six interceptions—three of which were returned for touchdowns.