New England Patriots place Bryce Baringer on injured reserve before season opener

The New England Patriots placed punter Bryce Baringer on injured reserve ahead of their 2026-27 season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Baringer is eligible to return later this season, though his recovery timeline remains unclear. In his absence, the team signed Mitch Wishnowsky to fill the punting vacancy for the matchup. The Patriots also elevated running back Lan Larison to the active roster for the game to provide depth while TreVeyon Henderson is unavailable. These roster adjustments accompany the start of the professional football season.

• 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — Former Spartan placed on injured reserve by New England Patriots