Detroit Lions expected to sign Jake Bates
The Detroit Lions have made an addition to their kicking battle, as they are expected to sign popular UFL kicker Jake Bates.The All-UFL selection visited the Lions on Tuesday, signaling that there was indeed interest between the team and the player who spent the spring kicking for the Michigan Panthers.
Prior to signing with the Lions, four teams had requested to host the kicker. Among the others were the Green Bay Packers, Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens. In college, Bates began as a soccer player at Central Arkansas. He transferred to Texas State in 2020, where he served as the team's kickoff specialist. Bates would later transfer to Arkansas and work exclusively on kickoffs in 2022, while eventual Jaguars Draft pick Cam Little handled field goals.
With the addition of Bates, the Lions now have three kickers on roster. Bates joins incumbent veteran Michael Badgley and undrafted rookie James Turner in the battle.
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