ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills activated rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston off injured reserve on Saturday, a day before they play at the Carolina Panthers.

Hairston is a first-round draft pick out of Kentucky, who has been sidelined since spraining his right knee a week into training camp in July. The 22-year-old is noted for his speed, and was competing with veteran Tre’Davious White for a starting job opposite Christian Benford before getting hurt.

Hairston only resumed practicing this week as the Bills (4-2) returned from their bye break. Buffalo had the option to wait three weeks before deciding whether to activate the player.

In other moves, Buffalo promoted safety Jordan Poyer and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips from the practice squad to be eligible to play Su

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