Patriots sign punter Matt Haack and O-lineman Jack Conley
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:19 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

The New England Patriots signed punter Matt Haack and offensive lineman Jack Conley ahead of their preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns on August 24, 2026. Haack, 32, brings experience from nine NFL teams, while Conley, 25, returns after stints with the Lions and Browns. These moves follow injuries sustained during a recent preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, where offensive tackle Marcus Bryant suffered an ankle injury, and punter Bryce Baringer was limited in his duties. The Patriots' final preseason matchup is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. ET in Cleveland, with the NFL roster cutdown date approaching on August 30.
- •Patriots signed punter Matt Haack and O-lineman Jack Conley.
- •Marcus Bryant injured his ankle in a preseason game against the Eagles.
- •Bryce Baringer was limited to holding duties during that game.
- •The Patriots play their preseason finale against the Browns on August 24.
- •NFL roster cutdown deadline is August 30.
- 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots sign punter, O-lineman after suffering preseason injuries
"The Patriots made some changes to the back-end of their roster on Monday.
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