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Bills Sign Matt Prater to Practice Squad With Tyler Bass' Status Uncertain

Tyler Bass' left hip and groin issue has the opener in doubt, prompting Buffalo to add proven kicking depth.

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Buffalo Bills place kicker Tyler Bass (2) walks off the field after missing what would have been a game tying field goal in a 27-24 loss to the Chiefs in the divisional round. © Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK

Overview

  • Buffalo added the 18-year veteran on Thursday as insurance after listing Bass on the injury report this week.
  • Head coach Sean McDermott linked Bass' current hip and groin concern to a pelvic injury that limited him in camp, leaving his availability against Baltimore unclear.
  • Prater holds the NFL record for field goals from 50 yards or longer with 81 and is attempting a return after a left meniscus tear ended his 2024 season.
  • He was perfect on six field goals and 10 extra points to start last year with Arizona before the injury curtailed his season.
  • The Bills also signed defensive back Sam Franklin and placed defensive tackle DeWayne Carter on injured reserve, while reported practice-squad moves included Gabe Davis to PS-IR and a temporary cut for Jordan Poyer.