Overview

• Johnston was injured late in the Week 4 win over the Saints when Nephi Sewell crashed into his planted left leg on a roughing-the-punter penalty.
• Head coach Sean McDermott said Johnston has foot and ankle injuries and would miss time as the team evaluated replacement options.
• Buffalo signed 33-year-old Mitch Wishnowsky to the 53-man roster, a former 49ers starter known for pinning opponents inside the 20.
• Wishnowsky becomes the Bills’ third punter in five weeks after Brad Robbins was released following Week 1 and Johnston handled Weeks 2–4.
• By placing Johnston on injured reserve, the Bills lock in at least a four-game absence as they navigate ongoing special teams turnover with Matt Prater already kicking in place of injured Tyler Bass.