It’s official. Kicker Jake Bates will be back with the Detroit Lions during the 2026 NFL season. The Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett reported Wednesday evening the Lions tendered Bates his ERFA ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 taken care of business on special teams. On Wednesday, the team confirmed that kicker Jake Bates has officially re-signed for the 2026 season, locking in continuity at a key ...

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 ...

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates opens the scoring with an opening drive 34-yard field goal against the Chicago Bears. Highlights of the Seattle Seahawks' outstanding defensive performance against the ...

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates has been fairly productive through his first two NFL seasons. He’s made 84.1 percent of his field-goal attempts, plus has converted on 95.9 percent of his extra-point ...

Kicker Jake Bates is set to return for a third season with the Lions. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports that the Lions have tendered Bates with a contract. Bates was an exclusive rights ...

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates converts on a 48-yard field goal to trim the Minnesota Vikings lead to 13-10 late in the fourth quarter. Highlights of the Seattle Seahawks' outstanding defensive ...