ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Bills have placed kicker Tyler Bass on injured reserve with hip and groin issues that caused him to miss much of training camp, and the team elevated 41-year-old Matt Prater from the practice squad for Sunday’s season opener against the Ravens after signing the veteran this week as insurance.
The Bills also listed starting cornerback Tre’Davious White, who was hurt in practice two weeks ago, as doubtful to face the Ravens. The Bills drafted cornerback Maxwell Hairston in the first round, but the rookie opened the season on IR after spraining his knee in training camp.
Offensive lineman Kendrick Green also was elevated from the practice squad.
Bass, who has been with the Bills since 2020, will be eligible to return after four games. Prater, who is trying to resume his career after suffering a knee injury in Week 4 last season with the Arizona Cardinals, will likely kick for the Bills in their season opener against Baltimore on Sunday.
The Ravens ruled out tight end Isaiah Likely (foot) and fullback Patrick Ricard (calf) for that game.