Mitch Wishnowsky - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Patriots place Mike Onwenu on injured reserve with an ankle injury; right guard out at least 4 weeks

The New England Patriots will be without starting right guard Mike Onwenu for at least four weeks after he was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Nick Emmanwori will miss the opener for the Seahawks vs. the Patriots

Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori is inactive for the team’s season opener against the New England Patriots with an ankle injury

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

2026 NFL Roster Cutdown Day Moves: Tracking Every Notable Move Around The League

Here are all the notable moves happening around the NFL this weekend.

AUGUST 30 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Roster Cutdown Day Moves: Tracking Every Notable Move Around The League

Bills inform punter Wishnowsky he will be released, AP source. Hardman among 13 players cut by team

A person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills informed veteran punter Mitch Wishnowsky that he is being released as the team began mak...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Let go by Buffalo The Bills released Wishnowsky on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

Impact Wishnowsky has evidently lost the punter battle with rookie seventh-round pick Tommy Doman. The two competed throughout training camp and the preseason, but Wishnowsky's horrendous 19-yard punt in Thursday night's preseason finale against the Steelers likely sealed the deal for the veteran. Josh Allen's Bills do not punt very often, but when they do, Doman will now be called upon to save defensive field position.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Predicting the Winner of the Buffalo Bills' Punter Competition The Bills brought in seventh-round pick Tommy Doman Jr. to compete with veteran Mitch Wishnowsky this offseason.

JUNE 18 • SI.COM

Bills Eyeing Competition for Starting Role in Predraft Meeting With Big Ten Star Buffalo met with Michigan State's Ryan Eckley, who could compete for a starting role with Mitch Wishnowsky.

APRIL 18 • SI.COM

Bills could provide unexpected roster competition through NFL Draft The Buffalo Bills currently have one punter on their roster in Australian-born Mitch Wishnowsky. With the NFL Draft coming up, it may be the...

APRIL 14 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM

Bills' Apparent NFL Draft Target Would Create Instant Competition for Returning Specialist The Buffalo Bills re-signed free agent punter Mitch Wishnowsky last month, but he may not have a clear path to the starting job.

APRIL 12 • SI.COM

Buffalo Bills sign punter Mitch Wishnowsky to one-year deal The Bills retain special teamer for 2026 season.

MARCH 13 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Mitch Wishnowsky's coffin-corner punt pins Jacksonville at their own 1-yard line | Bills vs. Jaguars Highlights Buffalo Bills punter Mitch Wishnowsky executes the coffin-corner punt to perfection to pin the Jacksonville Jaguars inside their own 5-yard...

JANUARY 11 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

GM Brandon Beane's failure to upgrade roster is hurting the Bills, especially in passing game

In retrospect, Bills general manager Brandon Beane should have tried harder at the trade deadline to improve Buffalo’s roster

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Bills sign Australian punter Mitch Wishnowsky to one-year deal Wishnowsky, 33, is a Perth, Australia native who has carved out a seven-year NFL career with the last six coming with the San Francisco 49er...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Packers' offensive line missing Zach Tom and Aaron Banks vs. Commanders

Green Bay was without two starters on its offensive line for Thursday night’s game against Washington

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

49ers release special teams standout George Odum amid major overhaul

The San Francisco 49ers have released special teams standout George Odum

JULY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

49ers make a switch at punter, signing Thomas Morstead and cutting Mitch Wishnowsky

The San Francisco 49ers made a switch at punter, signing veteran Thomas Morstead and cutting Mitch Wishnowsky after six seasons in the role

MAY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Dropped by 49ers Wishnowsky (back) was released by the 49ers on Wednesday.

Impact The 33-year-old finished San Francisco's 2024 campaign on injured reserve due to a back injury, but it appears he's moved past the issue after being released without an injury designation Wednesday. Wishnowsky served as the 49ers' punter for six seasons prior to his release, accumulating 12,700 net yards and 138 punts inside the 20-yard line over 92 regular-season games. In a corresponding move, San Francisco inked a deal with 16-year veteran punter Thomas Morstead.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spill the Beans with 49ers Long Snapper Taybor Pepper and Punter Mitch Wishnowsky From American vs. Australian slang to their favorite 49ers memories, get to know long snapper Taybor Pepper and punter Mitch Wishnowsky in "...

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Officially placed on IR The 49ers placed Wishnowsky (back) on injured reserve Saturday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact A back injury will force Wishnowsky to miss at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 15 against the Rams on Thursday, Dec. 12 the earliest he can return. Pat O'Donnell will serve as the 49ers' punter with Wishnowsky sidelined.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 11 Wishnowsky (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Wishnowsky has been unable to practice all week due to a back issue, and he'll miss his first game of the regular season Sunday. Pat O'Donnell will likely be called up from the practice squad to serve as the 49ers' punter for Week 11.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves past knee issue Wishnowsky (knee) played in Saturday's preseason opener against Tennessee.

Impact Wishnowsky missed multiple practices due to knee irritation, but he was able to take the field in the 49ers' first exhibition contest. That suggests he'll be good to go for the regular season, barring any setbacks.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with knee issue Wishnowsky has not been practicing due to knee irritation, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Wishnowsky enters the season as San Francisco's presumed starting punter for the fifth straight season. That being said, the team may opt to bring in another option for the time being with their first preseason game set to come Saturday on the road against the Titans.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training Camp Day 11: Injury Updates on Christian McCaffrey, Mitch Wishnowsky and More A recap on all the action from Day 11 including a check-in head coach Kyle Shanahan, standout plays from the second to last open practice of...

AUGUST 7, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Happy Birthday to Mitch Wishnowsky! San Francisco 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky celebrates his birthday on March 3.

MARCH 3, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Mitch Wishnowsky's Punt Gets Pinned at One Yard Line by Chris Conley San Francisco 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky's 43-yard punt got pinned at the one yard line by wide receiver Chris Conley in Super Bowl LVIII...

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

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