The NFL season began on Wednesday night with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots . The game will kick off the 2026-27 edition of professional football.
With the game between the Patriots and Seahawks commencing, one former Spartan will not be on the field for the season opener. Bryce Baringer has been placed on injured reserve, and while he is able to come back at some point this season if healthy, it will not be any time soon.
For the season opener, Mitch Wishnowsky has been signed by the Patriots to take the open spot left by the injured former Spartan.
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