The Buffalo Bills made three roster moves ahead of their Sunday matchup with the Carolina Panthers, but the biggest one was activating rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston from injured reserve. The team also elevated two veterans from its practice squad: safety Jordan Poyer and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips.

Buffalo Bills HC Sean McDermott provided an update on the status of rookie first-round CB Maxwell Hairston ahead of the Bills' matchup with the Panthers.

The Buffalo Bills are set to return to action on Sunday with added strength on the defensive side.Rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston was activated from injured reserve, making him eligible to play in Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.

Bufallo Bills cornerback Maxwell Hairston continues to wait for his NFL debut after suffering a knee injury in the offseason.

The Bills activated a rookie and elevated two veterans this weekend. Here’s what it means for the defense going forward ➡️

"Bills HC Sean McDermott when asked if he's confident whether CB Maxwell Hairston or K Tyler Bass would play this season," Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports . "He said, 'We'll see.' McDermott did say both are heading in the right direction.

Andrew Hairston, 32, of the U.S. Virgin Islands. won the handcycle division of the 48th annual Detroit Free Press Marathon.