ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Maybe the third time will be the proverbial charm for the Detroit Lions in the kicking department this season. That's what Detroit is hoping for now after releasing kicker Alex ...

The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday afternoon that they have re-signed kicker Jake Bates. The team did not share the terms or conditions of the deal. A few weeks ago, Dave Birkett of the Detroit ...

As expected, the Detroit Lions are issuing an exclusive free rights tender to kicker Jake Bates, securing his immediate future with Detroit. The ERFA comes just as the Dallas Cowboys are expected to ...

The Detroit Lions have made a decision on kicker Jake Bates. After an up and down 2025 season, the team has made the decision to tender the talented kicker his exclusive rights free agency contract.

Kicker Jake Bates is officially back for the Detroit Lions. The team announced on social media Wednesday afternoon that Bates signed his 2026 contract. In two seasons with the Lions, Bates has become ...

The Detroit Lions have made another expected roster move as they continue shaping their special teams unit for the upcoming season. According to Detroit Free Press reporter Dave Birkett, the Lions ...

Brandon Aubrey has had some impressive games in his career, but he might have outdone himself on Thursday night in Detroit. The kicker broke two NFL records against the Lions and he was one of the few ...

ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates has missed six field goals and two extra points, with three blocked attempts, this season. But the Lions aren’t sweating that because they’ve seen Bates ...