Bills HC Sean McDermott Shares Positive Update on Tre’Davious White Injury
The Buffalo Bills are dealing with injuries at the cornerback position and head coach Sean McDermott provided an injury update on Monday for Tre’Davious White.
White, who came back to Buffalo after spending a season elsewhere, suffered a groin injury during the final week of training camp and remained out leading up to Sunday night’s season opener.
With first-round rookie Maxwell Hairston on Injured Reserve with a knee sprain, the Bills planned to open Week 1 with veteran White starting at the CB2 spot.
Instead, sixth-round rookie Dorian Strong got the nod.
Tre’Davious White is ‘Improving,’ More Expected Wednesday
White never suited up for practice in the week leading into the home opener, carrying a doubtful tag into Sunday before being ruled inactive. Even so, there’s a sense of optimism that his return may not be far off.
“Tre’Davious is improving. We’ll see where that goes over the next couple of days as we head into the week of work. We’ll go from there and I’ll update you probably more on Wednesday when I know a little bit more of where these injuries are that we do have. More minor type things to my knowledge so far,” McDermott said on Monday afternoon in Orchard Park.
The 30-year-old White spent his first seven seasons in Buffalo but played for the Los Angeles Rams and Baltimore Ravens last year. He signed back with the Bills on a one-year deal in April.
Dorian Strong Had Highs and Low in the Opener
Strong has a good chance to notch his second straight start when Buffalo heads to New York to face the Jets on Sunday.
Strong played every defensive snap in Buffalo’s 41-40 win, delivering the kind of mixed performance one might expect from a Day 3 rookie making his NFL debut under the primetime lights against Baltimore’s offense. One low point came in the third quarter, when he appeared to lose track of receiver Zay Flowers on a short crossing route that turned into a 36-yard gain.
“Young player going out there getting his first experience. Like all of us, he wants some plays back, but I thought he really did some good things,” said McDermott.
One of Strong’s standout moments came when he stopped Derrick Henry just short of the end zone on a burst off right tackle. Henry rumbled 49 yards before the rookie cornerback finally dragged him down at the Buffalo 15.
“The touchdown-saving tackle on one of the long runs by Henry, you don’t see a lot of corners finishing off that play, especially when it’s one-on-one with Derrick Henry. I thought I was impressed by that, (and) he how hard he played. Those are good first steps that we can grow with,” said McDermott.
In addition to White and Strong, the Bills have three other cornerbacks on the roster: Christian Benford, Ja’Marcus Ingram and Taron Johnson. Return man Brandon Codrington is also technically listed as a cornerback.
DeWayne Carter Sends Strong Message: “I’m Not Just a Rotational Player”
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The Buffalo Bills may have landed a hidden gem in DeWayne Carter, their third-round pick from the 2024 NFL Draft. From the moment he arrived in Orchard Park, Carter faced doubts — questions about whether a mid-round selection could truly make an impact on one of the AFC’s top contenders.
Carter has answered those doubts the best way possible: on the field. In limited snaps, he has shown disruptive power, relentless motor, and a knack for making every tackle count. His confidence is growing, and his message to the league is clear.
“Many doubted if I could make an impact as a third-round pick. But I stepped onto the field, made every tackle count, and proved I’m more than just a rotational player. This is just the start — watch me become the force the Bills need.”
At 6-foot-3 and over 300 pounds, Carter brings an imposing frame combined with surprising quickness for a defensive tackle. Coaches have praised his adaptability and intensity, noting that he has already begun to earn the trust of the staff. Teammates, too, have highlighted his energy, saying his drive and focus are contagious across the defensive line room.
For a Buffalo team often defined by Josh Allen and an explosive offense, the emergence of a young defensive anchor could be a game-changer. The Bills have struggled at times in the trenches, particularly against power run games in the postseason. If Carter continues to develop into the force he believes he can be, Buffalo’s defense could take on an entirely new identity.
Buffalo fans love an underdog story, and Carter fits the mold perfectly. Once seen as just a third-round depth piece, he now carries the determination to become a cornerstone. His words aren’t just talk — they’re a challenge, to himself and to the rest of the league.
In a city that thrives on grit and resilience, DeWayne Carter might be exactly the kind of player who can help push the Bills closer to that long-awaited Super Bowl run.
