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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Patriots released Bailey (back) on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey was suspended (and subsequently reinstated) by the Patriots at the end of the regular season following a disagreement with the team about his readiness to return from injured reserve. That the 2019 fifth-round pick was let go without an injury designation suggests he's fully recovered from the back aliment that ended his 2022 campaign, but it's unclear how much attention he'll draw as a free agent this offseason.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

Bailey (back) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey has been limited during Week 11 prep due to a back injury and appears unlikely to suit up. New England will presumably have to elevate Michael Palardy from its practice squad to replace Bailey as the primary punter and holder against the Jets.

Bailey signed a four-year, $13.5 million contract with the Patriots on Monday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bailey's new contract will tie him to New England through the 2025 season, thus replacing the final year of his rookie deal for the 2022 campaign. The 2020 All-Pro, who also handles holding duties for the Patriots, averaged the eighth-highest yards per punt (47.3) in the league last season. Despite rookie punter J.J. Julien's presence on New England's current offseason roster, this contract likely locks Bailey in as the team's starting punter for the foreseeable future.