Former Saints Player Joins Falcons as New Punter

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Matthew Hayball, Australian punter, signed by the Atlanta Falcons.

atlantafalcons.com - Jake Bailey, veteran punter, part of the Falcons' position group.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - The Atlanta Falcons announced the signing of Matthew Hayball.

atlantafalcons.com - Hayball was designated as the team's exempt international player, meaning he will not count against the 90-man roster limit.

atlantafalcons.com - Hayball played in all 17 games for the New Orleans Saints during the 2024 season, averaging 44 yards per punt on 75 kicks.

atlantafalcons.com - Hayball led the NFL with 41 punts downed inside the 20-yard line and had only three kicks result in a touchback.

WHERE:

atlantafalcons.com - Flowery Branch, Georgia, where the Falcons are based.

atlantafalcons.com - Hayball was born in West Adelaide, Australia.

WHEN:

atlantafalcons.com - Hayball signed with the Falcons after a two-day tryout during the team's mandatory minicamp.

atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons' training camp is set to begin in late July.

WHY:

atlantafalcons.com - The signing of Hayball is part of the NFL's International Player Pathway program, which aims to identify and develop talented players from overseas.

HOW:

atlantafalcons.com - Hayball earned a roster spot after showing enough during a tryout with the Falcons.

The Atlanta Falcons have announced the signing of Australian punter Matthew Hayball, who was designated as the team's exempt international player, meaning he won't count against the 90-man roster limit. Hayball, who played all 17 games for the New Orleans Saints during the 2024 season, averaged 44 yards per punt and led the NFL with 41 punts downed inside the 20-yard line. He secured his spot with the Falcons after a successful two-day tryout during the team's mandatory minicamp, as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway program.