DeWayne Carter: Everything you need to know

The Bills placed Carter (Achilles) on injured reserve Thursday. Carter will miss the entire 2025 season due to a torn Achilles suffered 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.

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.

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.