Matt Haack Joined His EIGHTH NFL Team, And The Patriots Are Gambling On Consistency

The New England Patriots shook up their roster big time on Monday, signing veteran punter Matt Haack and first-year offensive lineman Jack Conley. These moves meant saying goodbye to rookie cornerback Kenneth Harris and rookie wide receiver Kobe Prentice.

The New Guys: Journeyman Punter and a Familiar OL Face

Bringing in Matt Haack is a head-turner. The 32-year-old punter first hit the NFL in 2017 as a rookie free agent with the Dolphins, straight out of Arizona State. He spent four seasons in Miami from 2017-2020 before kicking around the league like a stray ball. Seriously, Haack has played for the Bills, Colts, Browns, Giants, and Cardinals, not to mention spending time with the Jaguars and Broncos. That is seven teams before landing with the Patriots. He went to training camp with the Commanders this past summer, but they released him on August 18. Haack’s résumé boasts 110 NFL games played, 478 punts for 21,513 yards, and a 45.0-yard average. That’s a lot of mileage on those legs.

Alongside Haack, the Patriots are bringing back a familiar face in 25-year-old offensive lineman Jack Conley. He originally entered the league as a rookie free agent with New England back on May 9, 2025, out of Boston College. Conley spent two brief stints on the Patriots’ practice squad last year and also did time on the Detroit and Cleveland practice squads in 2025. He even went to training camp with Cleveland this summer before the Browns cut him on August 18. Talk about a whirlwind path!

Rookies On The Move: A Quick Exit For Harris and Prentice

With those new additions, some young guys got the tough news. Rookie cornerback Kenneth Harris, 24, who the Patriots signed as a rookie free agent out of Oklahoma State on May 8, is now off the roster. And 22-year-old rookie wide receiver Kobe Prentice, claimed off waivers by New England on July 25, is also gone. It’s a brutal part of the business, especially so early in these young careers.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.