Patriots Reportedly Releasing Punter Bryce Baringer

The New England Patriots are releasing punter Bryce Baringer, according to reports citing NFL insiders Jordan Schultz and Ian Rapoport, ending the 27-year-old’s three-season run with the team. The reported move follows a season in which Baringer remained on injured reserve and Mitch Wishnowsky handled the punting duties. The Patriots have not announced the release in the supplied reporting, which attributes the decision to the insiders. Baringer had not punted for New England during the 2026 season. One report said he was healthy when the release was reported, but no team explanation for the move was given. Wishnowsky, 34, has averaged 47.1 yards per punt through seven games, according to reports citing Patriots season statistics. He is expected to continue as the team’s punter. Baringer’s absence gave Wishnowsky the opportunity to take over the role he had held for three seasons. New England selected Baringer in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He punted in 51 regular-season games across his first three seasons with the Patriots and averaged 47.9 yards per punt over that span. One account also reported that he appeared during the team’s playoff run the previous season....