With NFL training camp opening up around the league next month, teams are making a lot of moves to get their rosters set.
This week, the Atlanta Falcons announced that they had signed former New Orleans Saints punter Matthew Hayball.
Falcons reporter Will McFadden wrote: “The Atlanta Falcons have signed Australian punter Matthew Hayball. He has been designated as the team’s international exemption player, meaning he won’t count against the Falcons’ 90-man roster limit.”
Looking At Hayball
GettyMatthew Hayball #43 of the New Orleans Saints punts the ball against the Carolina Panthers at Caesars Superdome on September 08, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Hayball did not play in the NFL season last year.
However, he appeared in all 17 games for the Saints during the 2024 season.
The 29-year-old punted 75 times for 3,303 yards (his longest was 64 yards).
The Saints released him in 2025.
Social Media Reacts To Hayball Signing
GettyMatthew Hayball #43 of the New Orleans Saints in action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome on September 22, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Here’s what people were saying about the signing:
Josh Kendall: “The Falcons have signed punter Matthew Hayball as their exempt international player. The Australian spent five seasons (2019-24) at Vanderbilt and kicked for the Saints in 2024.”‘
Joe Patrick: “Even though Lenny Kreig didn’t work out, I’ll continue to say that using the international player spot on a kicker (of any sort) is generally going to be the best use case.”
@TheNermin1: “44 yards per punt 😕44 yards per punt 😕”
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