‘The focus on defense isn’t a surprise for the Bills. When I listed the team’s biggest draft needs following free agency, they were defensive tackle (check), cornerback (check), defensive end (check) and safety, followed by wide receiver, running back and offensive line depth … and maybe even a punter. That also jives with the team you saw on the field last season: The offense ranked second in scoring and sixth in yards per play, while the defense was 21st in both metrics.’
BillsBeat - April 26, 2025
Bills GM says team ‘fully investigated’ accusation involving first-round pick
‘Beane said he believed every NFL team was aware of the alleged claim of sexual assault, which dates back to March 2021 when Hairston would’ve been 17 years old. Beane said the Bills “fully investigated” the situation and found “there was there was zero, zero information saying that this actually happened to what the accusation was.”’
“Just the energy the team needs”: Bills fans react to Max Hairston joining the team
‘“He seems excited about it, it seems like he’s going to be a great asset and we need great assets if we’re going to get to the Superbowl and win one,” said Nathan Krusko, a Bills fan.’
Roles announced for Buffalo Bills Hallmark movie
‘Roles on the Casting Buffalo website include a nurse, construction workers, a young patient, a Christmas caroler, a boring guy who “does not understand the town’s love and loyalty for the Bills,” and more. Ages and genders vary for each role. Multiple roles are named.’
The pick is in: The Bills select T.J. Sanders in the 2nd round, Landon Jackson in the 3rd
‘The Bills packaged both second-round picks — Nos. 56 and 62 overall — and a Day 3 pick to move up in the second round to take South Carolina defensive tackle T.J. Sanders at No. 41.’
Emotional Maxwell Hairston embraces NFL dream with family in Buffalo
‘”I’m so excited man,” Hairston tells McDermott, “I’m ready to get to work.”‘
Carucci Take 2: With second-round pick, Buffalo Bills stay true to D-tackle profile
‘In selecting Sanders after trading up 15 spots in the second round Friday night (41st overall) – while also picking up a third-round choice that they used on former Arkansas defensive end Landon Jackson – the Bills pretty much stuck to their profile for a defensive tackle. They want a player who offers more speed and athleticism than sheer strength and power.’
Tommy's wish granted to announce Buffalo Bills' Round 1 draft pick
‘His mom, Susan, told Channel 2’s Claudine Ewing that her son “studies football and all sports, so this just was a really perfect wish for him. He wanted something that the whole family could be a part of, he wanted something that was meaningful to him and special, and something that only Make-A-Wish in the NFL could do for him. I think he succeeded beautifully. He was just incredibly excited for yesterday and I think he just really crushed it.”‘
'There's a lot of excitement upstairs' | GM Brandon Beane refortifies Bills' D-line on day two of 2025 NFL Draft
‘”Any rush (player is valuable), but an inside rush, just looking at our board, we had a really good grade on him and just felt like he wasn’t going to get to us,” said Beane. “So, we were just checking around and trying to find a spot. And we liked that one (Pick 41) in the sense that we could not go too far to keep us from getting this third (round pick).”‘
'When I get on the field, I really turn into Mad Max' | 5 things to know about Bills first round CB Maxwell Hairston
‘Hairston made headlines in February when he ran the fastest 40 time at the NFL Scouting Combine. The CB recorded a 4.28 40-yard dash. Bills general manager Brandon Beane said his speed shows up on tape, and it’s one of the reasons why they couldn’t pass on him at No. 30.’
Buffalo Bills to debut new uniform combo in 2025 as part of NFL x Nike Rivalries Program
‘Each participating team will wear a unique Rivalries uniform with designs rooted extensively in local community insights during a single home game against a division rival. The designs have been brought to life by pulling inspiration from the history of each market and the aspects of the community that only that team’s city embodies.’
BillsBeat - April 25, 2025
How and why the Bills added serious speed by selecting Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston in NFL draft
‘“He’s got ball skills. There are guys that have speed, but they don’t track it well or they just can’t make the play. He’s got that,” Bills general manager Brandon Beane said. “His thing he’ll have to watch on – he anticipates. Sometimes those guys that anticipate, they get double-moved. … Everybody’s got holes in their game, right? Nothing’s perfect, but he loves to make plays on the ball.”‘
5 things to know about new Bills cornerback Maxwell Hairston
‘He’s a burner. Hairston ran a 4.28-second 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine – the fastest clocked time of every prospect in attendance. A two-year starter at Kentucky, Hairston led the Southeastern Conference with five interceptions in 2023 and tied the school record with three career pick-sixes.’
Mark Gaughan: It's hard to argue with Bills adding elite speed at cornerback
‘It fills the biggest obvious need on the team.’
Ryan O'Halloran: Jaguars' move up for Travis Hunter saves otherwise boring first round
‘This year’s breakdown: 15 offense, 16 defense and one two-way player.’