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Buffalo Bills Sign Punter Johnston, Waive Robbins for Improvement

9/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Buffalo Bills signed punter Cameron Johnston, waiving Brad Robbins after Week 1.
Johnston, 33, has played for the Steelers, Texans, and Eagles, averaging 47.3 yards per punt.
He was released by Pittsburgh after losing a competition and recovering from a knee injury.
Robbins averaged 39.5 yards per punt, leading the Bills to seek special teams improvement.
The Bills activated kicker Matt Prater, who secured a game-winning field goal against the Ravens.

History

Historical Context

In 1974, the NFL implemented punting rule changes that transformed special teams strategies, emphasizing punting efficiency. Cameron Johnston, averaging 47.3 yards per punt, exemplifies this evolution. The Buffalo Bills' recent decision to waive Brad Robbins, who averaged 39.5 yards, reflects their focus on enhancing special teams, a critical aspect of modern football that can significantly influence game outcomes.

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Story summary

The Buffalo Bills signed punter Cameron Johnston, waiving Brad Robbins after Week 1.
Johnston, 33, has played for the Steelers, Texans, and Eagles, averaging 47.3 yards per punt.
He was released by Pittsburgh after losing a competition and recovering from a knee injury.
Robbins averaged 39.5 yards per punt, leading the Bills to seek special teams improvement.
The Bills activated kicker Matt Prater, who secured a game-winning field goal against the Ravens.

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