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Bills Kicker Sidelined, Veteran Prater Steps In for Season Opener
5 Sep
Summary
- Bills place kicker Tyler Bass on injured reserve
- Veteran Matt Prater signed to practice squad as replacement
- Cornerback Tre'Davious White doubtful to play in Week 1
As of September 5th, 2025, the Buffalo Bills have made some significant roster moves due to injury concerns. The team has placed kicker Tyler Bass on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least the first four games of the season. To fill the void, the Bills have signed 18-year veteran Matt Prater to the practice squad, who will likely handle kicking duties in the season opener against the Baltimore Ravens.
In addition to the kicker situation, the Bills are also dealing with injuries to other key players. Starting cornerback Tre'Davious White, who was hurt in practice two weeks ago, is listed as doubtful to face the Ravens. The Bills had drafted cornerback Maxwell Hairston in the first round, but the rookie opened the season on injured reserve after spraining his knee in training camp.
Across the league, several other notable players are also dealing with injuries heading into Week 1. Green Bay's Micah Parsons, San Francisco's Christian McCaffrey, and Tennessee's L'Jarius Sneed are all listed as questionable for their respective season openers. Meanwhile, Miami's Darren Waller and Denver's Dre Greenlaw have been ruled out.
