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Gritty punter manages to land a job despite being released by 49ers

Former San Francisco 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky has signed with the Washington Commanders.

He will join Washington's practice squad after serving as the punter in San Francisco for many seasons.

P Mitch Wishnowsky, 49ers fourth-round pick in 2019, resurfaces with Adam Peters and the Commanders. He signs with Washington’s practice squad.

— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) September 10, 2025

Wishnowsky was drafted by San Francisco back in 2019 in the fourth round of the NFL Draft and was a solid punter for a long time with the Niners. The Australian had some very memorable moments in the red and gold like when he made a gritty rugby-style tackle on a kickoff or when he went rogue and did a fake punt on his own back in 2023.