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Last preseason, Pittsburgh Steelers punter Cameron Johnston returned from a 2024 season-ending injury and entered a competition with Corliss Waitman, who had replaced him that season.

NFL News / Steel City Underground / June 10

Why Did the Steelers Add Another Punter?

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a somewhat surprising move on Tuesday, claiming punter Aidan Laros off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and releasing wide receiver Brandon Johnson to make room on the roster.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 22

Steelers May Finally Get To Unleash Their Special Weapon As He's Been 'Outstanding' In The 2026 Offseason

The Pittsburgh Steelers were thrilled when they signed punter Cameron Johnston during the 2024 offseason. Pittsburgh gave him a three-year deal worth $9 million, which is a significant investment for a punter and showed just how much confidence the organization had in the veteran at the time.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 8

Steelers Recent Move Reveals Team Is Uncomfortable At Punter Ahead Of 2026 Training Camp

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been desperate for any sort of consistent punting for years now. They signed Cameron Johnston to be that guy in 2024, but a season-ending injury in Week 1 derailed that plan.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / May 8

Steelers Putting Together Interesting Punter Battle

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released the roster for rookie minicamp, and one of the main takeaways is the push they're making to drum up some competition at punter.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / March 17

Insider: Poor Performances Inside Stadiums Led To Steelers Making Free Agent Move

After the Pittsburgh Steelers won the AFC North title in 2025, the excitement was quickly squashed by yet another pathetic performance in the playoffs.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 10

Steelers reunite with former Bills, Giants special-teamer

The Pittsburgh Steelers are filling out the roster under new head coach Mike McCarthy. Pittsburgh is signing punter Cameron Johnston to a one-year contract, per NFL reporter Tom Pelissero.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10

Steelers Sign P Cameron Johnston

Cameron Johnston is back in Pittsburgh. The veteran punter has signed a one-year deal, the team announced on Tuesday. Johnston was with the Steelers in 2024, but he was limited to just one game that season due to injury.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / December 22

NY Giants Release Practice Squad Punter After One Appearance

The New York Giants released veteran punter Cameron Johnston from their practice squad on Monday. Johnston, who was part of a large workout group that

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Buffalo Bills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 9

Giants Signing P Cameron Johnston To PS

According to Dan Duggan, the Giants are signing P Cameron Johnston to their practice squad on Tuesday. New York hosted Johnston for a workout earlier today and was impressed enough to quickly get a deal done. Johnson spent time on the Bills’ injured reserve after suffering a knee injury in Week 4.

Buffalo Bills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 12

Bills Release P Cameron Johnston From Injured Reserve

According to Lance Lysowki, the Bills released P Cameron Johnston from injured reserve with an injury settlement on Wednesday. Johnston has been on injured reserve since suffering a knee injury in Week 4. Johnston, 33, wound up signing on with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent out of Ohio State back in 2017.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 30

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 29

3 free agent punters who could replace Bills' injured Cameron Johnston

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Buffalo Bills News / Total Apex Sports / September 29

Johnston’s Injury Opens Door For A Prater-Haack Reunion, Transforming Buffalo’s Punter Search Into a Possible Compelling NFL Comeback Tale

Being on an injury report is not great news, but it’s common at this time of the year. It was reported that Bills punter Cameron Johnston was injured in

Buffalo Bills News / Field Level Media / September 29

Report: Bills shopping for punter after Cameron Johnston injury

Buffalo Bills punter Cameron Johnston will miss some time with a lower-leg injury sustained in Sunday's win against New Orleans, NFL Network reported Monday.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 28

Cam Johnston injury update: Bills punter hit on plant leg during play

It was a two-score game between the Buffalo Bills and the New Orleans Saints when Cameron Johnston went on to punt innocently. However, it took a turn for the worse.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 9, 2025

Bills turn to second punter of 2025 season

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NFL News / Steeler Nation / August 26, 2025

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 25, 2025

Steelers Releasing P Cameron Johnston

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Steelers are releasing P Cameron Johnston. Johnston, 33, wound up signing on with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent out of Ohio State back in 2017.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 29, 2025

Steelers Get Exciting Update About Star Punter Cam Johnston: 'This Guy's Just Different'

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a move to pay punter Cameron Johnston a three-year, $9 million contract. Johnston suffered a devastating season-ending knee injury in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons in 2024, which immediately disrupted the team’s special teams plans.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / February 28, 2025

Steelers Punter Cameron Johnston Updates Injury Status

Steelers punter Cameron Johnston showed progress on Thursday as he is recovering from a knee injury suffered in 2024. The Pittsburgh Steelers were fortunate to have serviceable punting last season thanks to Corliss Waitman after years of inconsistency.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / September 9, 2024

Steelers Punter Cam Johnston Suffers Season-Ending Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said after Sunday’s win over the Atlanta Falcons that punter Cam Johnston appeared to have sustained a serious injury, and that indeed is the case.