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Bills kicker Tyler Bass prepares to return after injury recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:26 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Bills kicker Tyler Bass prepares to return after injury recovery
Summary

Tyler Bass is recovering from a pelvic injury that sidelined him for the 2025 season. Despite not attempting field goals during the initial practice sessions at training camp, special teams coordinator Jeff Rodgers reported that Bass is progressing well. He has not suffered setbacks after surgery and has been working on kicking outside team practices. Bass is expected to participate in field-goal protection drills during today’s practice, slated as the first in pads. This week will mark his first opportunity to kick in Buffalo’s new Highmark Stadium during the team’s annual open practice.

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  • •Bass missed the entire 2025 season due to a pelvic injury.
  • •Rodgers confirmed Bass is healthy and training outside team practices.
  • •Field-goal drills will commence during today's practice at camp.
  • •Bass last played in a game on August 23, 2025.
  • •He aims to kick at Highmark Stadium during the public practice.
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  • 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — When should Bills fans be worried about kicker Tyler Bass?
What they're saying
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Tyler Bass missed last year and hasn’t kicked the ball in public at camp. His special teams coordinator says Bass is fine.

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