Bills punter Mitch Wishnowsky faces rookie competition for 2026 spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Mitch Wishnowsky aims to retain his role as the Bills' punter for the 2026 season amid competition from rookie Tommy Doman Jr. After joining the team mid-season in 2025, Wishnowsky had a successful year, averaging 45.3 yards per punt and showing reliability. His performance led to a one-year contract extension for 2026, worth $1.475 million, but the Bills also drafted Doman, creating a competitive environment for the position. Both punters are now vying for the job as preparations for the season continue.
- •Mitch Wishnowsky signed with Buffalo on September 30, 2025.
- •He averaged 45.3 yards per punt in 2025 with the Bills.
- •Tommy Doman Jr. was drafted to compete for the punter position.
- •Wishnowsky's 2026 contract includes a potential $1.3 million guarantee if he makes the roster.
- •The Bills face no significant financial implications with either punter making the team.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bills P Mitch Wishnowsky looking to hold off rookie competition in 2026
"Buffalo’s third and final punter of the 2025 season will compete to be their first and only punter of the 2026 season
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