Caden Davis' release Wednesday by the Buffalo Bills cleared the way for Tyler Bass to resume kicking duties as soon as the preseason finale.
Buffalo Bills place kicker Caden Davis (36) kicks a field goal during the game at Highmark Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025.
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It wasn't the only roster move as the Bills prepare to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday night. General Manager Brandon Beane also signed cornerback Zy Alexander, running back Elijah Young and offensive lineman Rush Reimer. The team also designated running back Jarveon Howard as waived/injury after he suffered an injury during his only practice.
Alexander is an undrafted rookie from LSU, where he appeared in 18 games, and he began his college career at Southeastern Louisiana. The Bills needed depth in their secondary because Maxwell Hairston (knee), Cam Lewis (calf) and Jordan Hancock (shoulder) are injured.
Young is an undrafted rookie from Western Kentucky, and he ran for 883 yards with three rushing touchdowns during his final season with the Hilltoppers. Young began his career at Missouri, and he signed with the Chiefs after going undrafted in April.
The Bills released Reimer earlier this month to make room for veteran guard/center Dan Feeney, but they want to protect their depth for the final game against the Buccaneers. Backup center/guard Kendrick Green also has been playing through an injury that may impact his availability. Reimer is an undrafted rookie from Cal, where he helped the Bears rank 27th in the country in sacks allowed per game.
Bass has missed the past 12 practices with pelvic soreness. He warmed up for their practice at Highmark Stadium nearly three weeks ago, but the Bills erred on the side of caution with his return-to-play plan. They expect him to kick against the Buccaneers and be ready for Week 1.
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