Patriots release punter Bryce Baringer after injury recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
The New England Patriots have released punter Bryce Baringer, who recently returned from injured reserve. Baringer, part of the team for three seasons, averaged 47.9 yards per punt during his tenure. The move follows the elevation of Mitch Wishnowsky to the active roster, who has handled punting duties this season. Baringer is now free to sign with any NFL team as the Patriots prepare for their Week 8 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
- •Bryce Baringer was released following recovery from a lower-body injury.
- •Baringer had been with the Patriots for three seasons.
- •Mitch Wishnowsky has taken over the punting role this season.
- •Baringer can sign with any NFL team as a free agent.
- •The Patriots will play the Miami Dolphins in Week 8.
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots’ latest roster cut right before injury return highlights brutal nature of business
"The NFL can be a tough business. Some would even say it’s cutthroat, as decisions are made based on what’s best for the organization. One of those tough choices was made on Monday, as the New England Patriots made a roster cut decision on a player who had just bounced back from injury. Reports indicate that punter Bryce Baringer is being released […] The post Patriots’ latest roster cut right before injury return highlights brutal nature of business appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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