Buffalo Bills evaluate Tyler Bass and punting options ahead of training camp

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Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Buffalo Bills evaluate Tyler Bass and punting options ahead of training camp
Summary

As the Buffalo Bills prepare for training camp at St. John Fisher University, Tyler Bass aims to return to form after missing the entirety of 2025 due to injuries. The team's head coach, Sean McDermott, noted the importance of the kicking game, while the competition for the punter position will feature veteran Mitch Wishnowsky and rookie Tommy Doman. Last season, the Bills dealt with a high number of injuries, losing 246 regular-season man games, with Bass missing 17 of those games. Following his hip and groin surgeries, the Bills will assess his performance closely this summer as they plan for the upcoming season.

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  • Tyler Bass switches to No. 16 for the Bills.
  • Bass missed all of 2025 due to hip and groin injuries.
  • Buffalo evaluates punter options between Mitch Wishnowsky and Tommy Doman.
  • The Bills lost 246 man games to injury last season.
  • The training camp begins soon at St. John Fisher University.
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The Bills are hoping Tyler Bass can return to form after missing all of 2025, and they also need to determine who their punter will be.

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