Bills sign Dante Pettis, NCAA punt return record-holder, waive Jalen Virgil

The Buffalo Bills signed wide receiver Dante Pettis to a one-year deal on July 30, 2026. Pettis, the NCAA career record-holder with nine punt return touchdowns, joins the Bills amid a training camp competition for the punt return position. Jalen Virgil was waived with a non-football injury designation as part of the roster adjustments. Pettis, who has seven years of NFL experience, aims to bolster the team's special teams after competing with return candidates including Keon Coleman and Mecole Hardman. The Bills seek to solidify their return game early in training camp.

• 11:09 PMYahoo Sports — Bills sign NCAA punt return touchdown record-holder and waive wide receiver