The Buffalo Bills have reportedly lost one of their young defensive tackles for the season.

On Sunday night, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that DeWayne Carter suffered a torn Achilles and would miss the 2025 season.

Carter, 24, was selected by the Bills in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. As a rookie, Carter appeared in 11 games and recorded three starts for Buffalo. He recorded 14 total tackles (5 TFL) and three quarterback hits.

He likely would have taken on a larger role last season, but he suffered a wrist injury in Week 7 against the Tennessee Titans that required surgery. A stint on the injured reserve halted any momentum that Carter had built early in the season.

Carter had a quiet 2025 training camp and preseason, but once again made the team’s 53-man roster. Cart

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