The New England Patriots released kicker Nick Folk after he underwent an appendectomy earlier this week, the team announced on Friday. Replacing him on the roster ahead of Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans is free agent kicker Kai Forbath. Rookie punter Jake Bailey, who kicked field goals in high school, has handled the Patriots’ kickoffs for the past seven weeks. It is the second time this season the Patriots have needed a replacement at kicker after Stephen Gostkowski (hip) was placed on season-ending injury reserve. Folk went 7 of 9 on field-goal tries and 3-for-3 on PATs for the Patriots since he was signed Oct. 30.

Source: National Post November 29, 2019 17:03 UTC