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Patriots Move On From Longtime Punter Bryce Baringer

Team sources say New England released Baringer to keep Mitch Wishnowsky and free up injured-reserve flexibility for the roster.

Bryce Baringer punting for the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game in Jan. 2026.
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Oct 18, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel looks on in the first half against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Patriots have reportedly released punter Bryce Baringer after he began the season on injured reserve following a preseason injury against the Eagles.
  • New England signed veteran Mitch Wishnowsky as Baringer’s replacement and has elected to keep Wishnowsky as the team’s punter after strong early-season results.
  • Reports citing NFL insider Jordan Schultz indicate Baringer is now fully healthy and will be free to sign with another club.
  • Team decision-makers cited limited slots for players returning from injured reserve and a heavy overall injury load as reasons they would not retain Baringer on IR.
  • The move leaves the Patriots with Wishnowsky handling punts as they prepare to resume their schedule after a Week 7 loss that dropped their record to 4-3.