Commanders Sign P Mitch Wishnowsky To Practice Squad

The Washington Commanders announced they have signed P Mitch Wishnowsky to the practice squad. 

We have made the following roster moves:
– Signed P Mitch Wishnowsky to the practice squad
– Released TE Lawrence Cager from the practice squad

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 10, 2025

They cut TE Lawrence Cager in a corresponding move. Washington’s practice squad now includes: 

1. DT Ricky Barber
2. WR Ja’Corey Brooks
3. DT Sheldon Day
4. C Michael Deiter
5. CB Antonio Hamilton Sr.
6. QB Sam Hartman
7. DE Jalyn Holmes
8. WR Jacoby Jones
9. DE T.J. Maguranyanga (International)
10. S Rob McDaniel
11. G Timothy McKay
12. WR Chris Moore
13. CB Car’lin Vigers
14. RB Donovan Edwards
15. CB Darius Rush
16. G Darrian Dalcourt
17. P Mitch Wishnowsky

Wishnowsky, 33, is a former fourth-round pick of the 49ers back in 2019 out of Utah. He was in the final year of his four-year rookie contract and set to earn $965,000 for the 2022 season.

Wishnowsky then agreed to a four-year extension worth $13 million. He had two years remaining on that deal when San Francisco cut him in May.  

In 2024, Wishnowsky appeared in nine games for the 49ers and punted 22 times with a 45.2 average, no touchbacks and 11 kicks inside the 20.