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 ...

The Detroit Lions made a pair of roster moves Tuesday, continuing to shape their special teams and offensive line depth ahead of the 2026 season. Detroit signed offensive lineman Ben Bartch and ...

Detroit Lions' kicker Jake Bates is looking to rebound after a tough 2025 season, and is off to a very impressive start in ...

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 ...

Allen Park — Jake Bates never thought he’d be a football player. His dream was to play in the World Cup. The Detroit Lions kicker was a soccer star at Tomball High School just outside of Houston, and ...

The Detroit Lions wrapped up minicamp on June 17, and it showcased the roster’s potential. While most of the attention throughout was on the many stars in the team and the coaches, kicker Jake Bates ...

For the first time since 2023, the Detroit Lions failed to return to the NFL postseason after posting a record of 9-8 in the 2025 NFL season. Not only did the Lions experience numerous injuries to ...