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41-year-old new Falcons kicker Nick Folk says the start of training camp is 'always exciting'

Veteran kicker Nick Folks and other Atlanta Falcons veterans have reported to training camp

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Falcons' new leadership team of Ryan, Cunningham and Stefanski starts with only 5 picks in NFL draft

The Atlanta Falcons’ new leadership team of president of football Matt Ryan, general manager Ian Cunningham and coach Kevin Stefanski could enter the NFL draft in a mood to trade

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Jahan Dotson, Chris Williams & others on the excitement of joining the Falcons | Press Conference Newly signed Falcons Chris Williams (DL), Channing Tindall (LB), Jake Bailey (P), Jahan Dotson (WR) & Corey Levin (OL) speak with the media.

MARCH 13 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Signing with Atlanta Bailey agreed to terms Tuesday on a contract with the Falcons, Gabriel Burns of AJC.com reports.

Impact As the former punter for the Dolphins, Bailey averaged 47.7 yards per punt during the 2025 regular season. The special-teamer will ink a three-year $9 million deal with $5 million guaranteed once free agency officially begins.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tua Tagovailoa throws TD pass and is sacked twice as Dolphins beat Jaguars 14-6 to wrap preseason

Tua Tagovailoa threw a 25-yard touchdown pass and was sacked twice in his only action of the preseason, and the Miami Dolphins beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 14-6

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Dolphins make Matthew Judon's signing official and add cornerback Cameron Dantzler Sr.

The Miami Dolphins have officially signed Pro Bowl linebacker Matthew Judon

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Special Teams Coach Explains Punting Decision The Miami Dolphins settled their punting competition Tuesday with the announcement that incumbent Jake Bailey would handle that role for a t...

AUGUST 19, 2025 • SI.COM

Miami Dolphins end punting duel, pick Jake Bailey over Ryan Stonehouse Jake Bailey has won the Miami Dolphins' punting job over Ryan Stonehouse.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

Staying in Miami The Dolphins re-signed Bailey on a two-year, $4.2 million deal, per Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com.

Impact Bailey has extended his stay in Miami after coming over from New England last offseason. The All-Pro punter will make $2.1 annually over the next two seasons, but he can make up to $5 million in total with incentives. With kicker Jason Sanders also under contract through 2025, Miami is expected to retain two core special-teamers for years to come.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Bailey's punt hits scoreboard prior to halftime Miami Dolphins punter Jake Bailey's punt hits scoreboard prior to halftime.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • NFL.COM

How Patriots pulled off Brenden Schooler’s blocked field goal vs. Dolphins

Here's the inside story of how the Patriots devised and plotted out Brenden Schooler's stunning field-goal block against Miami.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

How Patriots pulled off Brenden Schooler’s blocked field goal vs. Dolphins

Patriots Sign Ex-Broncos Punter Following Jake Bailey Release Punter Corliss Waitman spent time with the New England Patriots practice squad during the 2021 NFL season.

MARCH 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jake Bailey Punts Patriots' Tension Talk At Dolphins Introduction With his New England Patriots career officially closed, newly-minted Miami Dolphin Jake Bailey is also considering any form of disclosing hi...

MARCH 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Headed to Miami Bailey signed with the Dolphins on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The former Pro Bowler was released by the Patriots a week ago and will stay in the AFC East after landing a deal with the Dolphins. The 2019 fifth-round pick was suspended (and subsequently reinstated) by New England at the end of the 2022 regular season following a disagreement about his readiness to return from injured reserve, but he appears to have put the back issue from last year behind him and will look to return to form in Miami. Bailey is currently the only punter on the Dolphins' active roster, but they'll presumably add some competition ahead of training camp this summer.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Release Former Pro Bowl Punter Jake Bailey Just seven months after signing a lucrative contract extension, punter Jake Bailey has been released by the New England Patriots.

MARCH 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Removed from suspended list The Patriots lifted Bailey's (back) suspension Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Bailey was shifted from New England's IR to the reserve/suspended list Friday following a disagreement with the team about his readiness to return from injured reserve. With the Patriots now eliminated from playoff contention, the 25-year-old punter will enter the offseason still on IR.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on suspended list The Patriots placed Bailey (back) on the reserve/suspended list Friday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Head coach Bill Belichick confirmed earlier Friday that Bailey will miss the rest of the season after the punter's 21-day window to return from injured reserve came to a close, so the move to the suspended list won't affect Bailey's status for Week 18. According to Reiss, Bailey received the suspension for his differing viewpoint from the team about his readiness to play. Bailey will lose out on two game checks as a result of the suspension, which could also threaten some of the guaranteed money he was due to receive on the four-year, $13.5 million extension he signed in August.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Controversial Moves: Jack Jones & Jake Bailey to Suspended List New England’s reasoning for changing both Jones’ and Bailey’s designation currently remains unclear.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Done for season Bailey (back) will remain on injured reserve for the remainder of the season, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Impact Head coach Bill Belichick confirmed Friday that Bailey is done for the year after his practice window expired. The 25-year-old will now shift his focus to being ready for the 2023 campaign. Michael Palardy will remain the Patriots' punter for the stretch run this season, which could include the postseason if the team qualifies.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Bailey Back, CBs Banged Up: Patriots-Bengals Injury Report The Patriots list ten players with an injury designation as they continue preparations for their Week 16 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals...

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Designated to return from IR New England designated Bailey (back) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Chris Mason of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Bailey missed the minimum four games while on IR due to a back injury but returned to practice Wednesday, starting a 21-day clock for him to be added to the active roster. It's currently unclear if Bailey will be active for Week 16, but if he is, the Patriots will presumably move on from Michael Palardy, who'd been operating as the team's holder and punter over the past month.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questions linger as Patriots' offense falls short again

Quarterback Mac Jones was adamant his expletive-laced tirade on the sideline during the Patriots' 24-10 loss to Buffalo was about motivating himself and not an emotional plea about...

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Patriots still looking for answers on offense after big win

Marcus Jones’ 84-yard punt return gallop punctuated the Patriots' win over the Jets on Sunday

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Marcus Jones' late punt return lifts Patriots over Jets 10-3

Marcus Jones returned a punt 84 yards for a touchdown with 5 seconds remaining and the New England Patriots outlasted the New York Jets 10-3

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Placed on IR The Patriots placed Bailey (back) on injured reserve Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Bailey was listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Jets due to a back injury, but he'll now be sidelined for at least four games due to the issue. Michael Palardy, who was signed from the practice squad to Patriots' active roster Saturday, will replace Bailey as the team's primary punter and holder.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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