Buffalo reportedly held meetings with college punter Jack Stonehouse, including a face-to-face session with GM Brandon Beane, assistant GM Brian Gaine, and head coach Joe Brady, along with a separate Zoom meeting with special teams coordinator Jeff Rodgers. Stonehouse, who starred at Syracuse after a stint at Missouri, is viewed as the top punter in the 2026 NFL Draft and could push for the job if selected.

Stonehouse’s college numbers suggest strong all-around upside, averaging 47.1 yards per punt last season for Syracuse, compared with Wishnowsky’s 45.3-yard average during his time with the Bills. While punters are typically selected later in the draft, analysts project Stonehouse as a late Day 3 pick, noted for his hang time and directional ability, though questions remain about his overall power and quickness.

The Bills’ draft strategy continues to emphasize late-round contributors, with General Manager Beane signaling that Day 2 and Day 3 selections could yield starters or high-quality backups. Buffalo holds seven picks in the 2026 draft, including a first-round choice, and faces a potential shift at punter if Stonehouse is drafted.

In the broader context, Buffalo’s ongoing pursuit of specialized help at punter aligns with a broader approach of identifying affordable, scalable depth across positions. The team will balance the immediate value of Wishnowsky with any potential long-term addition from the draft.

The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for late April in Pittsburgh, and Buffalo’s approach underscores a methodical search for competition and depth to complement the veteran punter.