New England Patriots 2019 season Bailey was selected by the
New England Patriots in the fifth round (163rd overall) of the
2019 NFL draft. Upon joining the roster, Bailey competed with incumbent punter
Ryan Allen, who had been with the Patriots for six seasons and had won three Super Bowls with the team. Bailey won the competition, and Allen was released on August 19, 2019, after the Patriots' second preseason game. After Patriots kicker
Stephen Gostkowski was placed on
injured reserve, Bailey took over
kickoff duties as well. On September 25, 2019, he was named
American Football Conference (AFC)
Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts against the
New York Jets in Week 3. He again won the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week in Week 11 versus the
Philadelphia Eagles, when he had five punts of 50+ yards and six landing inside the 20.
2020 season He averaged 48.7 gross yards per punt, had a long of 71, and landed 31 punts inside the 20 yard line. Bailey was one of three Patriots players, along with special teamer
Matthew Slater and cornerback
Stephon Gilmore, named to the
2021 Pro Bowl. In January 2021, Bailey was named to the
2020 AP All-Pro first team at punter, making him the first Patriots punter so honored. He received 26 of 50 votes. Bailey was one of three Patriots special teamers named to the team;
Gunner Olszewski was named first-team punt returner, and Matthew Slater was named second-team special teamer.
2022 season On August 1, 2022, Bailey signed a four-year, $13.5 million contract extension through the 2025 season. He was placed on injured reserve on November 19, 2022. On March 10, 2023, Bailey was released by the Patriots.
Miami Dolphins On March 17, 2023, Bailey signed with the
Miami Dolphins. On March 14, 2024, Bailey re-signed with the Dolphins on a two-year contract extension.
Atlanta Falcons On March 12, 2026, Bailey signed a three-year, $9 million contract with the
Atlanta Falcons. ==Career statistics==