Bills Sign Veteran Punter Cameron Johnston, Waive Brad Robbins
The Buffalo Bills have made a special teams shakeup ahead of Week 2. According to league sources, the team has officially signed veteran punter Cameron Johnston, while parting ways with Brad Robbins.
Johnston, 32, brings a wealth of experience to Buffalo’s roster. The Australian-born punter has spent time with both the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans, earning a reputation for consistency, hang time, and field-position control across seven NFL seasons.
In 2024 with Houston, Johnston averaged 46.2 yards per punt, pinning opponents inside the 20-yard line 28 times. His proven ability to flip the field makes him an immediate upgrade for a Bills team with playoff aspirations.
The move comes after Robbins struggled in the season opener, failing to generate the distance and placement the coaching staff expected. The 2023 sixth-round pick out of Michigan had been competing to secure a long-term role, but inconsistency cost him his spot.
For Buffalo, the decision reflects urgency. After surrendering 40 points in Week 1 despite a thrilling win over the Ravens, the team is clearly unwilling to leave any unit unchecked — including special teams.
Johnston will step in immediately as the starter, providing veteran stability ahead of a critical divisional matchup against the New York Jets in Week 2. His arrival also signals the Bills’ intent to prioritize field position in tightly contested games.
Fans have already reacted positively to the signing, calling Johnston a “steady hand” and praising the front office for addressing the issue quickly. With postseason expectations high, Buffalo is banking on the veteran’s leg to give them an edge.
Veteran Referee Carl Cheffers Assigned to Chiefs’ Brazil Opener — Fans Cry Rigged Game Ahead of Week 1
São Paulo, Brazil – September 3, 2025
The NFL’s International Series returns to Brazil this week, but controversy has already overshadowed Friday night’s Chiefs-Chargers opener. Veteran referee Carl Cheffers has been assigned to the game, sparking heated accusations of a “rigged” matchup.
Chiefs fans haven’t forgotten Cheffers’ history with Kansas City. In Super Bowl LV, his crew flagged the Chiefs 11 times for 120 yards, compared to just four penalties against the Buccaneers. For many, the memory still stings deeply.
At the same time, Cheffers was also the official who threw the infamous holding flag on James Bradberry in Super Bowl LVII — a call that sealed Kansas City’s victory over Philadelphia. Depending on perspective, he’s either enemy or unlikely ally.
That dual reputation is exactly why Chiefs Kingdom is buzzing. Social media erupted after news of Cheffers’ assignment, with posts like “Yea we’re 0-1 already” and “The day this guy retires will be a federal holiday.”
Some fans added humor to the outrage, comparing his presence to “finding out your ex is the judge at your custody hearing.” Chargers fans, meanwhile, stayed quiet — happy to embrace any perceived edge against Patrick Mahomes.
The controversy comes as Kansas City travels thousands of miles to face a divisional rival on foreign soil. With the NFL pushing its global agenda, the league hardly wanted officiating to steal headlines. Yet here it is.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes declined to comment directly on the referee assignment, focusing instead on preparing for Justin Herbert and Los Angeles. But behind the scenes, the noise won’t stop.
When kickoff arrives at Arena Corinthians, attention will shift back to football. But until then, Carl Cheffers remains the storyline — a lightning rod official assigned to a high-stakes opener, leaving Chiefs fans bracing for the worst.
