Bills release Mecole Hardman and Mitch Wishnowsky on August 29
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:41 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Buffalo Bills are set to release veteran returner and wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. along with veteran punter Mitch Wishnowsky, according to reports. This decision comes as the team looks to make adjustments prior to the upcoming season. Hardman, who joined the Bills recently, was expected to contribute to the team's receiving corps, while Wishnowsky had been competing for punting duties. The Bills will need to fill these roster spots as they finalize their preparations for the upcoming season.
- •Mecole Hardman Jr. is set to be released by the Bills.
- •Mitch Wishnowsky will also be released by the team.
- •The decisions come as the Bills adjust their roster.
- •Hardman was expected to enhance the receiving unit.
- •Wishnowsky was in competition for the punting role.
- 4:35 PMESPN — Source: Bills releasing Hardman, Wishnowsky
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Bills cut receiver Mecole Hardman, punter Mitch Wishnowsky
"The Bills are releasing veteran returner and wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr., a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. source also confirmed to ESPN that the team is releasing veteran punter Mitch Wishnowsky
"As the Bills pare down their roster from 90 to 53 players, they're getting rid of a well-known veteran wide receiver and picking a winner in their punter competition.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 29, 2026, 4:35 PMSource: Bills releasing Hardman, Wishnowsky
The Bills are releasing veteran returner and wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr., a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. source also confirmed to ESPN that the team is releasing veteran punter Mitch Wishnowsky
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 3:38 PMBills cut receiver Mecole Hardman, punter Mitch Wishnowsky
As the Bills pare down their roster from 90 to 53 players, they're getting rid of a well-known veteran wide receiver and picking a winner in their punter competition.
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