The Buffalo Bills are re-signing punter Mitch Wishnowsky, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. It’s a one-year deal for the veteran punter who acquitted himself well as an in-season signing during 2025. As a bonus, he also brings a dual-threat ability to Buffalo’s kicking teams.
Wishnowsky, who turned 34 on March 3, was the third punter Buffalo used during the 20215 NFL season. After starting the year with Brad Robbins at punter, the Bills released him and signed Cameron Johnston. Johnston suffered a knee injury in his third game with the club, and Wishnowsky became the third punter on the roster. He was also by far the most effective, averaging 45.3 yards per punt. His 41.3 net yards per punt on 38 attempts was solid, as well, and he hit 18 of his punts inside the 20-yard line.
After veteran kicker Matt Prater suffered a quad injury, the Bills were extra cautious with him upon his return. Wishnowsky took over duties as the team’s kickoff specialist for the final regular-season game and the playoffs, and he was good in that role, as well.
Before signing with the Bills last season, the Gosnells, Western Australia native spent six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.