Bills' DeWayne Carter: Returns from Achilles injury
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Carter (Achilles) participated in Buffalo's OTAs on Wednesday, Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com reports.
Carter, who missed all of the Bills' 2025 season due to a torn Achilles, has now returned to the field and moved past his injury. The 2024 third-round pick from Duke appeared in 11 regular-season games during his rookie campaign, recording 14 total tackles and one pass defensed. Carter also bulked up to 330 pounds this offseason and is expected to compete for meaningful reps at nose tackle.
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Bills' DeWayne Carter: Officially placed on IR
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The Bills placed Carter (Achilles) on injured reserve Thursday.
Carter will miss the entire 2025 season due to a torn Achilles suffered in late August. The 2024 third-round pick's focus will now fully turn to his rehab, with the goal of making a recovery in time for the beginning of training camp next season.
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Bills' DeWayne Carter: Has torn Achilles
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Carter tore his Achilles tendon and will miss the entire 2025 season, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
This is a tough blow for Carter, who was looking to grow in his second NFL season following a quiet rookie year. His loss will also test the depth of Buffalo's defensive line, as Carter had been slated to fill an important rotational role. Achilles injuries typically have a return timeframe of 9-to-12 months, so Carter will face a challenge attempting to be ready for training camp next year.
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Bills' DeWayne Carter: Has quiet rookie campaign
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Carter ended the 2024 regular season with 14 tackles (11 solo) and a defensed pass over 11 games.
After being selected in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Carter was used primarily in a rotational role as a rookie, though he did make three starts. The Duke product also had a five-game IR stint due to a wrist injury and didn't get any snaps during the Bills' three playoff games. The wrist injury seemed to stall Carter's development to some extent, as his role had been increasing prior to the IR stint. He'll look to stay healthy and continue to adjust to the NFL game as a sophomore next season.
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Bills' DeWayne Carter: Playing Sunday vs. Rams
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Carter (wrist) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Carter will return from a five-game absence after undergoing wrist surgery in late October. The rookie third-round pick will provide the Bills with depth at defensive tackle behind starters DaQuan Jones and Ed Oliver.
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Bills' DeWayne Carter: Activated off IR
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The Bills activated Carter (wrist) from injured reserve Saturday.
Carter was sidelined for the Bills' last five games after undergoing surgery on his wrist in late October. He was able to fully participate in practice all week, and while he's still considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, his activation off IR indicates he should be able to suit up. In the seven regular-season games prior to his injury, Carter logged nine tackles (eight solo) and one pass defense.
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Bills' DeWayne Carter: Questionable for Week 13
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Carter (wrist) is questionable to play against the 49ers on Sunday, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.
Carter was placed on injured reserve Oct. 25 due to a wrist injury. He has been sidelined for the Bills' last four regular-season games, and he has a good chance at being activated before the 4:00 p.m. ET deadline Saturday after logging full practices all week. If he does return, Carter will serve in a rotational role at defensive tackle Sunday behind DaQuan Jones and Ed Oliver.
