Buffalo Bills rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston is facing serious allegations of sexual assault stemming from his time at the University of Kentucky. According to a federal lawsuit, it is claimed that in 2021, Hairston forcibly removed a woman's pajama bottoms and assaulted her, although he has not been criminally charged. Bills GM Brandon Beane defended Hairston, highlighting the lack of evidence from investigations conducted by the university and law enforcement.

While Hairston has maintained his innocence, the NFL has not yet stated whether it will investigate the allegations. This situation echoes the previous case of punter Matt Araiza, who faced accusations of gang rape while at San Diego State. The Bills released Araiza without a suspension, and he later found a spot with the Kansas City Chiefs. As training camp approaches, Hairston's future with the team remains uncertain.