Avonte Maddox - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

THE DAILY DRIVE: Avonte Maddox re-signs with Detroit Lions 23 prospects, 23 days: Examining Caleb Downs' fit with the Lions

APRIL 7 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions' Roster Crunch Just Got Even Worse with Maddox's Return The Detroit Lions have an overabundance of secondary depth with the re-signing of Avonte Maddox, which didn't look possible last month.

APRIL 6 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions bolster defense with home-run re-signing of Avonte Maddox Detroit just got back a huge piece of their 2025 defensive back room.

APRIL 6 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Back with Lions Detroit re-signed Maddox on Monday.

Impact Maddox spent last season with the Lions, and in 2026 he figures to bolster the team's depth at safety. The veteran began the 2025 campaign in a reserve role but finished the year as a starter due to injury attrition at the position, and he doesn't project as a fantasy-relevant option in IDP formats going forward.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' New DB Signing Also Hints at Avonte Maddox Breakup The Detroit Lions made an intriguing free agent signing in the secondary on Thursday that could spell doom for Avonte Maddox. According to N...

MARCH 12 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions Should Have New Love for Avonte Maddox with Season Officially Over The Detroit Lions had a shocking number of surprise key contributors throughout the 2025 season. Never-ending injuries consistently forced u...

FEBRUARY 12 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Logs 32 tackles Maddox recorded 32 tackles (23 solo) with four passes defensed, one interception and one forced fumble across 14 games with the Lions in 2025.

Impact Maddox primarily played special teams to begin the season and was sidelined for two games by a hamstring issue. However, his role expanded for the final four contests of the campaign due to injuries in the Lions' secondary, and he logged over 300 defensive snaps for the second straight year. Maddox is set to hit free agency and should be able to land a deal as a depth option.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Numbers show why Avonte Maddox's return to Lions is an offseason necessity The Detroit Lions don't need to look very far to find their first in-house re-signing.

FEBRUARY 2 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions beat playoff-bound Bears 19-16 on Bates' 42-yard field goal as time expires

Jake Bates kicked a 42-yard field goal as time expired, Jared Goff led five scoring drives and the Detroit Lions regrouped to beat the NFC North champion Chicago Bears 19-16 after...

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT: Maddox picks off Williams' deep ball Detroit Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox intercepts Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

JANUARY 4 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Full practice Thursday Maddox (back/illness) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

Impact Maddox was able to increase his participation to full Thursday after opening the week as a limited participant at practice Wednesday. The 29-year-old will likely return to his starting role at strong safety against the Bears on Sunday.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Wednesday Maddox (back/illness) participated in practice in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Impact Maddox wasn't able to play last Thursday against Minnesota due to a back injury and an illness. He's still on the practice report with both issues, but a limited session Wednesday gives him a chance to return to action for Detroit's season finale against the Bears on Sunday. Fellow safety Thomas Harper (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, so the state of Detroit's secondary is in flux heading into Week 18.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings eliminate Lions with defense-dominating 23-10 victory, racking up 6 turnovers and 5 sacks

Jordan Addison took a jet sweep handoff 65 yards for the game-sealing touchdown with 3:43 left after the Minnesota Vikings forced six turnovers and eliminated the Detroit Lions fro...

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Christmas Day Maddox (back/illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Maddox did not participate in any of the Lions' walkthrough practices due to a back injury and illness, which will prevent him from playing Christmas Day. His absence means Daniel Thomas or Jalen Mills will start at safety alongside Thomas Harper. Maddox's next chance to play is in the Lions' regular-season finale against the Bears in Week 18.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions facing long playoff odds after losing 2 straight games for 1st time since 2022

The Detroit Lions were not expected to match the success they had last year when they won a franchise-record 15 games to earn the NFC’s No. 1 seed in the playoffs and claimed conse...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Estimated as DNP Maddox (back) was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report.

Impact The Lions conducted a walkthrough practice , but Maddox wasn't on the field for Monday's session while tending to a back issue he likely picked up during Sunday's 29-24 loss to the Steelers, when logged four tackles (two solo). His practice participation over the next two days will shed light on whether he'll be available for Detroit's Christmas Day clash against Minnesota.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions Already Setting Up Avonte Maddox for Jump to Starting Lineup The Detroit Lions are dealing with a familiar theme this week, searching for answers to replace a key injured starter. Brian Branch exited T...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Dan Campbell on loosing Star Saftey Brian branch and backup Avonte Maddox stepping up 🔥

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Active in Week 9 Maddox (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Maddox has missed the Lions' last two games prior to the Week 8 bye, and his return is invaluable for a Lions defense that is thin at defensive back with injuries to key players such as Kerby Joseph, Erick Hallett, Daniel Thomas, and D.J. Reed. The backup slot corner will likely have utility both defensively and on special teams for Sunday's divisional showdown with the Vikings.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Minnesota Maddox (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game versus Minnesota.

Impact Maddox missed the Lions' two games prior to the Week 8 bye and could be in danger of missing a third contest. Terrion Arnold, Rock Ya-Sin, Amik Robertson and Arthur Maulet have been seeing the bulk of the cornerback snaps.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The NFL could see another worst to first turnaround this season

The NFL can see another worst to first turnaround this season

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Gibbs has career-high 218 yards of offense and 2 TDs, helping Lions bounce back and beat Bucs 24-9

Jahmyr Gibbs scored on a 78-yard sprint in the second quarter, a 5-yard spinning plunge in the third and accounted for a career-high 218 yards from scrimmage to lead the Detroit Li...

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans leaves game against Lions with broken collarbone and concussion

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans returned to the lineup after missing three games with a hamstring injury and didn’t last a half against the Detroit Lions

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Lions without DBs Joseph, Arnold, Maddox and Branch against Bucs, who may get WRs Evans, Egbuka back

Detroit Lions defensive backs Kerby Joseph, Terrion Arnold and Avonte Maddox have been ruled out against Tampa Bay on Monday night due to injuries, a setback for a secondary withou...

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Lions host Bucs on Monday night, hoping to extend league's longest streak without consecutive losses

The Detroit Lions have bounced back from losses better than any NFL team for nearly three years

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

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