The Buffalo Bills are releasing veteran wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr., per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The 28-year-old was a second-round pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019 and played out the final year of his rookie contract with the team, which was worth $5 million over four years, per NFL Trade Rumors.

The Bills are also releasing veteran punter Mitch Wishnowsky, ESPN confirmed. Hardman has served as a returner and receiver for Buffalo, while Wishnowsky's release marks a decision in the team's punter competition. Both cuts are part of Buffalo's roster reduction from 90 to 53 players.