Bills Punter Cameron Johnston Expected to Miss Time Due to Leg Injury

The Buffalo Bills maintained their undefeated 2025 season with a 31-19 win over the New Orleans Saints, but suffered a significant setback when punter Cameron Johnston sustained a lower-leg injury after a roughing-the-kicker penalty late in the game. Johnston, who joined the Bills after Week 1 and had been averaging a 37.9-yard net on punts, is expected to miss time, and the team is actively searching for a replacement punter amid uncertainty about whether he will be placed on injured reserve. This injury echoes a similar incident last year when Johnston suffered a season-ending ACL tear while punting for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite the injury, Johnston returned briefly to hold for a field goal during the game, but his long-term availability remains unclear. The Bills have also faced challenges with special teams this year, including kicker Tyler Bass being on injured reserve, with Matt Prater stepping in effectively. Moving forward, the Bills will need to address these specialist position issues to sustain their strong start to the season.