US EditionBills Backup Defensive Tackle Carter to Miss Season After Tearing Achilles Tendon, AP Sources Say
DeWayne Carter, 24, was expected to play a key role in the Buffalo Bills' defensive line rotation before his Achilles injury sidelined him for the entire 2025 NFL season.
- DeWayne Carter, the Buffalo Bills' defensive tackle, sustained an Achilles tendon injury during practice and will be sidelined for the entire 2025 season.
- DeWayne Carter, who joined the Bills as a third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft after playing at Duke, was anticipated to play a larger part in the 2025 season but sustained a significant injury one week before the opener.
- He appeared in 11 games with three starts last season, recording 14 total tackles, five tackles for loss, and three quarterback hits, though a prior wrist injury required surgery.
- Carter posted a photo from a hospital bed stating, "God doesn't make mistakes, I'll be back," confirming his injury as he awaits surgery, while the team has not yet officially confirmed the news.
- Carter's season-ending absence forces the Bills to rely more on draft picks T.J. Sanders and Deone Walker, while veterans Larry Ogunjobi and Michael Hoecht remain suspended for the first six games.
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Bills lose promising defensive tackle DeWayne Carter for 2025 season in crushing injury
Defensive tackle DeWayne Carter tore his Achilles and will be out for the 2025 season, as the player confirmed himself in responding to a post on social media. Per ESPN, Carter's injury occurred during a practice on Wednesday.
Bills Predicted to Turn to 11-Year Veteran After Bad Injury News
The Buffalo Bills took a loss before setting foot on the field, losing second-year defensive lineman DeWayne Carter to a season-ending injury. The setback dealt a blow to the team’s defensive line rotation and could force them to call on a familiar face to take Carter’s spot. While the Bills have not announced how they plan to fill the vacant roster spot, one insider suggests that Jordan Phillips will earn the promotion from the practice squad. …
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Bills backup defensive tackle Carter to miss season after tearing Achilles tendon, AP sources say
Buffalo Bills backup defensive tackle DeWayne Carter will miss the season after tearing his Achilles tendon, two people with knowledge of the injury confirmed to The Associated Press on Sunday.
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