New England Patriots punter Jake Bailey’s season will end on injured reserve.
Head coach Bill Belichick confirmed to reporters on Friday that the former first-team All-Pro’s 21-day practice window will close without being activated to the 53-man roster in time for the finale versus the Buffalo Bills.
“No, he’s ineligible,” Belichick said during his press conference. “His time period expired.”
Bailey, 25, had been sent to injured reserve due to a back injury that left him listed as doubtful on Nov. 19. He returned to practice on Dec.