Patriots plan to sign new punter after Bryce Baringer injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:23 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The New England Patriots are expected to add a punter to their roster following Bryce Baringer's injury during the preseason game against the Eagles. Baringer left the game after punting twice, prompting the use of backup quarterback Behren Morton as a replacement. Head coach Mike Vrabel indicated the injury was serious enough to necessitate this move, although specific details were not disclosed. Baringer has been the team's punter for three seasons and has a career net average of 41 yards per kick.
- •Bryce Baringer left the preseason game against the Eagles due to injury.
- •Behren Morton served as the emergency punter for the rest of the game.
- •Mike Vrabel called the injury serious but did not provide details.
- •Baringer has been the Patriots' punter for the last three seasons.
- 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Bryce Baringer's injury will likely lead Patriots to add a punter
"The Patriots are set to add a new punter to the roster in the near future.
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