Buffalo Bills prepare defensive tackle DeWayne Carter for regular season role

The Buffalo Bills enter the regular season with defensive tackle DeWayne Carter in a transition phase. After missing the entire 2025 season with a torn Achilles, the third-year player has added 20 pounds to his frame to move to nose tackle. Carter faces competition for the primary backup position behind Deone Walker following the recent signing of Greg Gaines. The team is operating under a new defensive coaching staff led by Jim Leonhard. While Carter previously played 11 games during an uneven rookie campaign, the organization intends to monitor his recovery and position change closely throughout the season. Gaining consistent playing time may prove difficult early in the schedule as the team balances his development against current roster depth.

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