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• Open thread: Should the Lions draft a kicker in the 2024 NFL Draft?

Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Lions could look to add some competition at the kicker position soon, but should they use a draft pick to do so? During his tenure with the Detroit Lions, Dan Campbell has been one of the most aggressive head coaches in the NFL when it comes to his fourth-down decisions. This was on full display as recently as the NFC Championship ...2024
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• UFL kicker with interest from Detroit Lions continues magical season

Photo by Luke Hales/UFL/Getty Images UFL kicker Jake Bates—who has drawn the interest of the Lions—continued his magical season on Sunday. Last week, Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates blasted on the scene last week during the opening weekend of the 2024 UFL season. Right here at Ford Field, Bates crushed a 64-yard field goal (twice) in the final seconds of the game to give the Panthers ...2024
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• Report: Lions inquire about heroic Michigan Panthers kicker

Photo by Nic Antaya/UFL/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have reportedly reached out to heroic Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates. Over the weekend, the UFL—the latest spring league that combined the USFL and XFL—kicked off its inaugural season. The local Michigan Panthers won their opener at Ford Field in heroic fashion. Kicker Jake Bates made a 64-yard field goal with three seconds left ...2024
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• Listing the probabilities the Lions will pick a player at each position

Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions could select many positions in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. Which positions are in need of talent, and how will they be addressed? The 2024 NFL Draft is just around the corner and the Detroit Lions have a lot of potential routes to explore with their draft picks. From adding starting-caliber talent to depth across multiple positions, gen...2024
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• Top remaining NFL free agents at Detroit Lions positions of need

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Looking at the top remaining NFL player for the Detroit Lions’ area of need after the first wave of free agents. The 2024 NFL new league year is almost upon us. At 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, it will officially mean the 2024 season is upon us. Teams will have to be immediately cap compliant, free agents will officially become free agents, and agreed...2024
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• Grading every notable decision from Lions GM Brad Holmes’ career

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions would not have achieved this level of success without general manager Brad Holmes. Let’s grade all of the critical moves he did—or didn’t—make so far. The Detroit Lions have found a near-unprecedented level of success during the tenure of Brad Holmes as general manager. From top to bottom, Holmes has built a talented roster in multiple ways, ...2024
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• Free agent profile: Has reserve OT Matt Nelson’s time come to an end?

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Lions may be looking to upgrade the swing tackle position ahead of 2024. The Detroit Lions have 32 total players from their 2023 roster who are set to become free agents in 2024 (20 unrestricted, 6 restricted, 6 exclusive-rights), and we are reviewing their what their expectations were coming into the 2023 season, how they performed, and ultimately their c...2024
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• Lions free agent profile: Is the fullback position dead?

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Have the Detroit Lions chosen to move on from Jason Cabinda and the fullback position? The Detroit Lions have a long history of fullbacks. For years, Cory Schlesinger was one of the most popular players on the franchise. Players like Jerome Felton, Jed Collins, Nick Bellore, and Nick Bawden all had short-but-memorable stints with Detroit. The latest to ...2024
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• Free agent profile: Should the Lions re-sign Will Harris?

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Will Harris’ versatility is a big reason why the Lions could bring him back in 2024. The Detroit Lions have 32 total players from their 2023 roster who are set to become free agents in 2024 (20 unrestricted, 6 restricted, 6 exclusive-rights), and we are reviewing their what their expectations were coming into the 2023 season, how they performed, and ult...2024
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• Free agent profile: Why Lions should give Tyson Alualu a chance

Gary Lloyd McCullough/For The Times-Union via Imagn Content Services, LLC The Detroit Lions need helpful bodies on the interior of the defensive line in 2024, Tyson Alualu helps fill that void. Another day, another version of the Detroit Lions free agent profiles series for the 2024 season is here! Today, the discussion is the oldest player on the roster, defensive tackle Tyson Alualu. Alu...2024
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• Report: Detroit Lions re-sign Jalen Reeves-Maybin to 2-year deal

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Detroit Lions special teamer and linebacker subpackage player Jalen Reeves-Maybin will return to the Lions after inking a two-year deal. The Detroit Lions re-signings continue. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Lions are re-signing linebacker/special teamer Jalen Reeves-Maybin to a two-year deal worth $7.5 million. His re-signing comes a few ...2024
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• Free agent profile: Why Lions can pass on re-signing Charles Harris

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions need to revamp their defensive line depth and Charles Harris doesn’t fit in those plans in 2024. Welcome back to another edition of the Detroit Lions free agent profiles series for the 2024 season. Today, the discussion is team captain and defensive end, Charles Harris. Harris was on the second year of his two-year deal, trying to rebound ...2024
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• Free agent profile: The case for, against re-signing C.J. Gardner-Johnson

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Having missed a significant amount of time due to injury in 2023, C.J. Gardner-Johnson may find himself in a similar position this offseason. The Detroit Lions have 32 total players from their 2023 roster who are set to become free agents in 2024 (20 unrestricted, 6 restricted, 6 exclusive-rights), and we are reviewing their what their expectations were coming...2024
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"Michael Badgley The kicking game has been questionable all season long, no matter who has been listed as the starter."

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"The decision to waive Patterson comes after he was a healthy scratch in Week 15 and benched in favor of practice squad kicker Michael Badgley."

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"The Bears cut kicker Michael Badgley from their practice squad Monday."

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"Indianapolis has signed kicker Michael Badgley to the 53-man roster from the team’s practice squad."

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"Michael Badgley missed the extra point attempt wide right."

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"Chargers rookie kicker Michael Badgley made a franchise postseason-record five field goals, including a long of 53 yards, against the Ravens."

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"The Los Angeles Chargers signed linebacker Hayes Pullard on Tuesday and waived kicker Michael Badgley "

• Open thread: Should the Lions draft a kicker in the 2024 NFL Draft?
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• Report: Lions inquire about heroic Michigan Panthers kicker
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• Listing the probabilities the Lions will pick a player at each position
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• Grading every notable decision from Lions GM Brad Holmes’ career
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• Free agent profile: Has reserve OT Matt Nelson’s time come to an end?
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• 2024 Lions free agency preview: Is Detroit moving on from Jerry Jacobs?

Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Are the Detroit Lions planning to move on from cornerback Jerry Jacobs, or will they re-sign the hyper-competitive defender? Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs has been one of the best success stories over the past three years. Jacobs went through a ton of adversity before his professional career even started, and when he landed in the NFL, the odds were sta...2024
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• Contract details of Michael Badgley, Mathieu Betts reveal low commitment from Lions

Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports A detailed look at the Detroit Lions contracts for K Michael Badgley and former CFL EDGE Mathieu Betts. The Detroit Lions offseason is underway, and last week they kicked things off with a couple of noteworthy signings. First, the Lions signed CFL Most Outstanding Defensive Player Mathieu Betts to a one-year deal. It’s a fascinating signing, as Detroit’s pas...2024
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• Free agent profile: Why Lions can pass on re-signing Charles Harris
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• Lions free agent profile: Nate Sudfeld should return with important role

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Re-signing Nate Sudfeld should be a no-brainer for the Detroit Lions, and it’s more important than you may think. Not every Detroit Lions free agent signing needs to be a blockbuster. The job of general manager Brad Holmes isn’t just to build a roster full of talented starters, but to make sure the depth is there to help out in weekly preparation and be re...2024
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• Lions reportedly re-sign K Michael Badgley

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions have reportedly re-signed kicker Michael Badgley on a 1-year deal. According to his agent, Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley has re-signed with the team on a one-year contract. The details of that contract have yet to be released. UPDATE: The Lions have made the signing official. Badgley has been on and off the Lions roster for two years...2024
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• Free agent profile: Why Lions don’t need to bring back Zach Ertz

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions needed Zach Ertz for a possible Super Bowl appearance, but now they can move on. Cheers to another installment of the Detroit Lions free agent profiles series for the 2023-2024 season. Today, the discussion is the late free agent addition to the team in tight end Zach Ertz. Ertz never did see the playing field for the Lions, despite being si...2024
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• Jaguars News (2/23): Analyzing the coaching staff additions

Your daily Jacksonville Jaguars news and open thread for February 23, 2024. Good morning! Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars. Jaguars News Jaguars announce 10 additions to Doug Pederson’s coaching staff (Big Cat Country) Ryan Nielsen was officially hired as defensive coordinator on January 22, two weeks after his predecessor Mike Caldwell...2024
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• Chargers Daily Links: Greg Roman and Jesse Minter set out the vision for their units

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Your source for all Chargers and NFL news from around the web. Good morning, Chargers fans! In a behind closed doors meeting with the Chargers’ beat reporters Jesse Minter, Greg Roman and Ryan Ficken set out their visions for their respective units. Jim Harbaugh has continued to assemble a gigantic coaching staff to support his coordinators to the best ...2024
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• Open thread: Do you approve of re-signing Michael Badgley?

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK How do you feel about the Lions’ decision to bring back K Michael Badgley? You know we are fully in the swing of the NFL offseason when we have discussion topics centered on kickers. Dread it. Run from it. The offseason arrives all the same. Ever since the end of the NFC Championship game, there has been quite a bit of conversation surrounding the Detroit Li...2024
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• Free agent profile: Why the decision to re-sign Jonah Jackson is a difficult one

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Bringing back Jonah Jackson in 2024 may be a luxury that the Lions might not want to pay a premium for. The Detroit Lions have 32 total players from their 2023 roster who are set to become free agents in 2024 (20 unrestricted, 6 restricted, 6 exclusive-rights), and we are reviewing their what their expectations were coming into the 2023 season, how they perfor...2024
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• Free agent profile: Peoples-Jones’ return tough decision for Lions front office

Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports After a lackluster 2023 season, there can be a case for Donovan Peoples-Jones to re-sign with Detroit or move on. We are back again with another edition of our Detroit Lions free agent profiles series for the 2023-2024 season. For the first time in this series, I play both sides of the coin on whether the Lions should re-sign or let a player walk. That player t...2024
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• 2023 recap: 7 winners, 3 losers from the Lions’ defense, special teams

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Recapping the 2023 Detroit Lions season with the best and worst defensive performances of the year. Talk about a roller coaster. While the offense was consistent throughout the season, the Detroit Lions defense was the opposite of that. Overall, it was an improvement from the 2022 season, but while there were more good plays and games from this defense, the i...2024
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• What analytics say about Lions’ 4th down decisions in NFC Championship Game

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Field goal or go for it? That defined the game, and here’s what the numbers say. The Detroit Lions found themselves with an impossible decision with 7:32 left in the NFC Championship Game. Early excitement and promise was replaced with a nightmarish fever dream, as a combination of skill and luck cracked open the door for the San Fransisco 49ers. They kic...2024
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• 6 takeaways from the Lions’ NFC Championship loss to the 49ers

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images An amazing season ends in heartbreaking fashion. The coming months will be difficult for the Detroit Lions. The Lions have not been in this situation in the 21st century. We are familiar with disappointing losses amid disappointing seasons. Very rarely have we experienced a loss like this. At one point in time, the Lions had a stranglehold on this game. Up 2...2024
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• Open thread: Who are the unsung heroes from the Lions’ Wild Card win over the Rams?

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The stars showed up in a big way when it mattered, but who else deserves some extra praise after the Lions’ win over the Rams? Oh, what a night. The tears were flowing in the Ford Field crowd as the Detroit Lions won their first playoff game in over 30 years on Sunday night over the Los Angeles Rams. It was a poetic moment seeing this regime get their first p...2024
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• Lions activate QB Hendon Hooker, waive K Riley Patterson

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Lions have activated third-round rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker from the non-football injury list. On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions announced they are activating third-round rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker from the non-football injury list and waiving kicker Riley Patterson in a corresponding move. Hooker tore his ACL in November of 2022 while at the...2023
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• 5 winners, 2 losers from the Lions’ win against Rams

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK In the first NFL playoff game at Ford Field, who were the winners and losers for the Detroit Lions in their victory? On Sunday, The Detroit Lions hosted a playoff game at Ford Field for the first time in franchise history. Their opponent in the historic game was the Los Angeles Rams, led by former Lions quarterback, Matthew Stafford. The storylines wrote thems...2024
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• Report: Detroit Lions re-sign Jalen Reeves-Maybin to 2-year deal
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• 2023 Lions free agent profile: Michael Badgley’s under-appreciated year
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Badgley quietly put to bed the Lions’ kicker woes in 2022. Was it enough to bring him back in 2023? The Detroit Lions have 28 players from their 2022 roster set to become free agents in 2023 (18 unrestricted, 10 restricted), and we are covering them all throughout the month of February. If you missed any of the previous articles, you can check them out h...2023
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• 7 takeaways from the Lions’ Wild Card win over the Rams

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions playoff drought is officially over as they topple the Los Angeles Rams—and here are the takeaways. It has been a long time coming for the Detroit Lions. After decades of frustration, disappointment, and heartbreak, the Lions have emerged victorious in the playoffs. Heartrates were certainly elevated against the Los Angeles Rams. The Dan Campb...2024
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• Detroit Lions bring back kicker Michael Badgley after solid 2022 season
Michael Badgley stabilized the Detroit Lions’ kicker situation last season, and the team has re-signed him. After a season-plus of seeming to go through kickers faster than some people change underwear, the Detroit Lions signed Michael Badgley. It’s safe to say he stabilized the situation, going 33-for-33 on extra points and 20-for-24 on field goals […] Detroit Lions bring back k...2023
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• Report: Lions re-signing kicker Michael Badgley
Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are bringing back their kicker from 2022, Michael Badgley. According to a report from his agent, kicker Michael Badgley is re-signing with the Detroit Lions, terms were not disclosed at this time. Through two years of the general manager Brad Holmes/coach Dan Campbell's regime, the Lions have been searching for a reliable place kicker afte...2023
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• Rams will have a new kicker for the playoffs

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images LA waived Lucas Havrisik with replacement likely to be named in the coming days The Los Angeles Rams have waived kicker Lucas Havrisik according to an announcement by the team. He played nine game for LA this season but made only 15 of his 20 attempts and converted 19 of his 22 point after tries. LA Rams Transactions:• Waived, No Recall K Lucas Havrisik...2024
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• Soppe’s Final NFL Playoffs Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings: Do You Need To Start Michael Badgley and Tyler Bass?
The fantasy football season doesn't have to be over. Join a playoff league and use these fantasy kicker rankings to help guide you to glory!...2024
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• PFN Consensus Fantasy Football Week 18 Kicker Rankings: Should You Start Tyler Bass, Michael Badgley, Brandon Aubrey, and Others?
Which kickers get the stamp of approval from our fantasy football experts as we examine the consensus fantasy kicker rankings for Week 18?...2024
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