Mitch Wishnowsky - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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

5 Things to Know: Punter Mitch Wishnowsky Get to know more about San Francisco's punter, Mitch Wishnowsky.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Cart Talk: Mitch Wishnowsky Talks Epic Road Game Travel, Football Beginnings How did Mitch Wishnowsky begin his football journey from Australia? What is his best road game travel story? Get to know the 49ers punter in...

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

49ers Punter Mitch Wishnowsky Drills Extra Point vs. Panthers San Francisco 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky drilled an extra point in relief of kicker Robbie Gould.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

Morning Report: Mitch Wishnowsky Announced as NFC Player of the Month Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines, powered by Cisco.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts highlight NFL Players of the Month

Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Melvin Ingram and others were recognized as the NFL's top players in September.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts highlight NFL Players of the Month

Mitch Wishnowsky Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month Wishnowsky's six punts landing inside the 10 yard line are a league-best through three weeks.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

Inks four-year deal The 49ers signed Wishnowsky to a four-year contract extension Saturday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports.

Impact Wishnowsky's extension is worth a maximum of $13 million, reportedly. The 2019 fourth-round pick has averaged 41.2 yards per punt since joining the 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

49ers sign punter Mitch Wishnowsky to four-year extension worth up to $13 million The San Francisco 49ers announced Friday that they have signed punter Mitch Wishnowsky to a four-year extension, keeping him under contract...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • NFL.COM

49ers Select P Mitch Wishnowsky No. 110 Overall in 2019 Draft Rich Eisen's celebration of the pick makes this a must-watch video.

APRIL 26, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

NFC Matchup: Old West rivals meet for Super Bowl berth

They have gone at each other 145 times

JANUARY 26, 2022 • Associated Press

49ers, Packers hope to avoid more special teams mishaps

Coach Kyle Shanahan has a simple request for the San Francisco 49ers special teams units each week

JANUARY 19, 2022 • Associated Press

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