‘A league source told The Buffalo News on Sunday that second-year defensive tackle DeWayne Carter tore his Achilles tendon during Wednesday’s practice and will miss the year. The news was first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz.’
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Buffalo Bills reportedly lose young defensive tackle for season to Achilles injury
‘On Sunday night, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that DeWayne Carter suffered a torn Achilles and would miss the 2025 season.’
Bills backup defensive tackle Carter to miss season after tearing Achilles tendon, AP sources say
‘Carter has already had surgery for the injury sustained in practice on Wednesday, one of the people said.’
DeWayne Carter injury: Bills lose key defensive lineman for season due to torn Achilles, per report
‘Carter, 24, was in line for a significant role this season as part of the defensive line rotation behind starters Ed Oliver and DaQuan Jones. The reigning AFC East champs are already down a pair of defensive linemen — Larry Ogunjobi and Michael Hoecht — for the first six games of the season after both were suspended for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substance policy. The Bills did focus heavily on the defensive line during the draft, adding T.J. Sanders in the second round, Landon Jackson in the third round and Deone Walker in the fourth round. In the wake of Carter’s injury, Sanders and Walker especially will take on a larger role early in the season.’
Bills Lose Key Defensive Lineman to Season-Ending Injury Ahead of Week 1
‘His role was expected to increase in 2025, but those plans will be put to the wayside as a result of the gruesome injury. With Carter’s season over before it began, the Bills will be looking at T.J. Sanders and Deone Walker to play a bigger role in the trenches until veteran DT Larry Ogunjobi returns from a six-game suspension.’
Report: Bills’ DT DeWayne Carter to miss 2025 with torn Achilles
‘Buffalo Bills defensive tackle DeWayne Carter tore his Achilles tendon and will miss the entire 2025 season, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, who tweeted the report Sunday night, which was then seemingly backed up by Carter himself via a post and picture on social media.’
Dawkins takes pride in the unit the offensive line has become
‘“When you have an MVP quarterback that’s comfortable in the pocket and knows exactly what his left tackle is going to do all the way to his right tackle, I just think it’s a comfortable feeling for a quarterback and when it comes down to it, football is all about protecting and effecting the opposing quarterback and if the quarterback comes to the line comfortable, it’s pretty cool.”’
Defensive setback for Bills with a week before regular season begins
‘Carter was the Bills 3rd round pick out of Duke last year, and was supposed to be part of Buffalo’s defensive rotation this year.’
Report: Bills DT DeWayne Carter suffers season-ending injury
‘Carter seemingly confirmed The SchultzReport information on Sunday evening when he reposted the news on X, adding the comment, “This is all a part of my testimony. I will be back. John 13:7.”‘