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He will be the third different man in five weeks to punt for the Buffalo Bills when the New England Patriots visit for Sunday Night Football on October 5.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 30

Bills signing veteran punter amid injury to Cameron Johnston

The Bills finished their Week 4 game without their usual kicker and punter.

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Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 13

Commanders Make Two Practice Squad Moves

The Commanders announced they are signing TE Lawrence Cager to the practice squad and releasing P Mitch Wishnowsky from the unit in a corresponding move.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / September 12

The 49ers starting kicker and punter from a year ago have new homes

Ahead of Thursday Night football, the Washington Commanders signed former San Francisco 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky. Commanders punter Tress Way suffered a back injury during Week 1, so there was a potential need for a backup.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11

Commanders Elevating Two Including P Mitch Wishnowsky

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Commanders are elevating P Mitch Wishnowsky and C Michael Deiter for Week 2 against the Packers. Wishnowsky, 33, is a former fourth-round pick of the 49ers back in 2019 out of Utah.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / September 11

Washington Commanders Bring In Mitch Wishnowsky As An Insurance Policy

The Washington Commanders announced Wednesday morning they’ve signed veteran Punter Mitch Wishnowsky to their practice squad, sending Tight End Lawrence Cager packing in the process.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 10

Commanders Sign P Mitch Wishnowsky To Practice Squad

The Washington Commanders announced they have signed P Mitch Wishnowsky to the practice squad. They cut TE Lawrence Cager in a corresponding move. Washington’s practice squad now includes: DT Ricky Barber WR Ja’Corey Brooks DT Sheldon Day C Michael Deiter CB Antonio Hamilton Sr.

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 30

Kyle Shanahan Explains Why the 49ers Released Mitch Wishnowsky

We knew the 49ers would overhaul their special teams this offseason. That was clear when they fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider and hired Brant Boyer from the Jets to replace him.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 29

Why the 49ers Signed Punter Thomas Morstead

It makes sense why the 49ers released veteran punter Mitch Wishnowsky this week. He's 33, he didn't play well last season and he missed the final eight games with a back injury.

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49ers waive Mitch Wishnowsky, sign veteran punter as part of roster moves

The San Francisco 49ers announced today that they have signed punter Thomas Morstead and linebacker Chazz Surratt to one-year contracts. To make room on the roster, the team waived linebacker DaShaun White and released punter Mitch Wishnowsky.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / January 17

Should the 49ers press the reset button this offseason at kicker and punter?

It’s only been two seasons, but the third-round pick from 2023 had a disastrous season in 2024. Meanwhile, the punter missed half of the season. The San Francisco 49ers are still searching for a new special teams coordinator after finishing second to last in special teams DVOA, including fourth-worst on field goals/extra points and punts.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 16, 2024

49ers announce roster moves ahead of rematch with Seahawks, place CB Darrell Luter, Jr. and P Mitch Wishnowsky on IR

The San Francisco 49ers have announced the following roster moves ahead of Sunday's rematch with the Seattle Seahawks: DL Yetur Gross-Matos has been activated

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / November 15, 2024

Report reveals 49ers' plans for Yetur Gross-Matos, Mitch Wishnowsky

The 49ers are expected to activate defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos and place punter Mitch Wishnowsky on injured reserve with a back injury.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / November 13, 2024

49ers roster move isn't good news for ailing specialist

The San Francisco 49ers might once again be dealing with a missing specialist. Punter Mitch Wishnowsky has been dealing with a back injury that flared up during the team’s Week 10 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 13, 2024

49ers signing punter amid Mitch Wishnowsky's injury

The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly signing veteran punter Pat O'Donnell to the practice squad. According to Pro Football Reference, O'Donnell has played in 145 career games, averaging 45.1 yards per punt with a net average of 39.2 yards.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / November 13, 2024

49ers sign a former NFC North punter with over 600 career punts

On Monday, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Mitch Wishnowsky’s back flared up. The Niners signed Pat O’Donnell, who has nearly a decade of experience.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 12, 2024

49ers Punter Mitch Wishnowsky Injured his Back Against the Buccaneers

Just when you thought the 49ers special teams' issues couldn't get any worse, they get worse. One of the only bright spots on the 49ers' putrid special teams, punter Mitch Wishnowsky, injured his back Sunday against the Buccaneers and is day to day according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / August 26, 2024

Utah Utes all-time greatest football players: No. 50 Mitch Wishnowsky

Mitch Wishnowsky's journey as an Australian-born punter has been great to watch. His football career is a testament to his dedication, perseverance, and skill.