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• Lions training camp Day 3 observations: Intensity building at the right time

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Observations from Day 3 of Detroit Lions training camp includes intensity ramping up and a closer look at Hendon Hooker’s progress. The Detroit Lions practiced in front of an audience for the first time in 2024 training camp, as they welcomed in friends and family members of players, coaches, and organizational employees. Friday also marked the first day the ...2024
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• Report: Detroit Lions work out another UFL kicker

Photo by Rick Ulreich/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions have reportedly worked out another UFL kicker in the aftermath of Michael Badgley’s season-ending injury. According to reports from MLFootball and Mike Payton of A To Z Sports, the Detroit Lions have worked out UFL kicker Andre Szmyt. The news comes in the aftermath of Detroit losing starting kicker Michael Badgley t...2024
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• Lions lose K Michael Badgley for the season
Hamstring injury Injury update: Lions kicker Mike Badgley tore his hamstring Thursday in practice, per source. He will go on injured reserve and miss the season. (Adam Schefter on X) FF Today's Take: The Lions will now be in the market for a free agent kicker but also have Jake Bates who will handle kicking duties for the time being. Bates played in the UFL this spring and went 17 ...2024
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• Lions K Michael Badgley out for season after suffering injury before practice

Lions kicker Michael Badgley reportedly suffered a torn hamstring ahead of practice on Thursday that will require season-ending surgery....2024
• Lions kicker Michael Badgley placed on injured reserve, out for year after suffering reported torn hamstring

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• Detroit Lions lose K Michael Badgley for season

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK After suffering a significant injury during training camp, Lions kicker Michael Badgley is headed to season ending injured reserve. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell revealed on Friday morning that kicker Michael Badgley suffered a significant injury in preparation for Thursday’s practice and that injury will require surgery. Campbell said Badgley will go on i...2024
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• Source: Lions K Badgley suffers torn hamstring

Lions kicker Michael Badgley will miss the rest of the season after suffering a "significant injury" ahead of Thursday's practice. Badgley suffered a torn hamstring, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter....2024
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• Roster preview: 5 things to watch for during training camp

Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel to discuss five things to watch for as Detroit Lions training camp kicks off. Everyone, we made it. Detroit Lions training camp is here and that means the regular season is just around the corner. Coming off of what was a really successful season in 2023, this Lions team has their sigh...2024
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• 2024 Detroit Lions 53-man roster projection: Pre-training camp edition

Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Jeremy Reisman and Erik Schlitt put their heads together for their annual pre-training camp Lions 53-man roster projection. Detroit Lions 2024 training camp practices begin this week and that means it’s time to release another installment of our 53-man roster projection. As has become tradition, Jeremy Reisman and I collaborate on th...2024
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• Training camp preview: Special teams competition, rule changes

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images We close out our Lions 2024 training camp preview series by taking a look the the position battles and players who will benefit from rules changes. The Detroit Lions rookies report for 2024 training camp on Saturday so it’s time to put a bow on our training camp preview series. After completing both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, we will clo...2024
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• Ranking every 2024 Lions player: Roster bubble, Part 2 (60-51)

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Our rankings of every 2024 Detroit Lions player continues with 60-51—the true roster bubble. Our countdown of the 2024 Detroit Lions roster has reached a critical portion. We’re into the 50s, which is the literal roster bubble of the team, considering they can only carry 53 players on their regular season roster. Some of the players listed below will make the...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 "

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• Bubble watch: Predicting outcomes of Lions defensive camp battles

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Predicting the winners of Detroit Lions training camp battles on defense and special teams. On Monday, we broke down the biggest training camp battles on offense and made our predictions for which Detroit Lions players were in position to make the roster and who could miss it. The situation on defense is a bit tougher to weed through. There are starting jobs...2024
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• Open thread: Which offseason acquisition was the best upgrade for the Lions?

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Lions made plenty of moves to improve an already good roster, but which of them will emerge as the best upgrade? The Detroit Lions had a roster capable of reaching the NFC Championship last season. In 2024, the goal is simple: Super Bowl. In order to reach those heights, the Lions needed to make upgrades. Through free agency, trades...2024
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• Open thread: What is your bold prediction for the 2024 Detroit Lions?

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images It’s the quietest time of the NFL offseason. With not much to discuss, let’s hear your best and boldest takes for the season to come. With weeks still remaining until training camp, the thirst for NFL action grows. Perhaps your fantasy football league has had its initial draft. Perhaps you have made your way-too-early bets on the upcoming MVP or S...2024
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• UFL star kicker Jake Bates explains why he signed with Detroit Lions

Photo by Rick Osentoski/UFL/Getty Images In a recent podcast appearance, former UFL kicker Jake Bates explained why he signed with the Detroit Lions. After the Detroit Lions broke from OTAs for summer break, they signed former Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates, a move that had many Lions fans excited. Because the signing happened after all those OTA practices, we haven’t had a chance to...2024
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• Former Lions K James Turner claimed by NFC North rival

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Michigan kicker James Turner was claimed off waivers after the Lions cut him earlier this week. The Detroit Lions waived undrafted rookie kicker James Turner on Tuesday, but they may see him again soon. On Thursday, the Green Bay Packers were awarded Turner after putting in a claim for him on waivers, according to the official transaction wire. Currently, wai...2024
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• Lions minicamp Day 3 observations: Defense shuts down spring practices

Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions closed out minicamp with a fun day and a strong defensive performance. Observations here. There was certainly a “last day of school” vibe to the Detroit Lions’ final minicamp practice on Thursday. The practice was the final one for Lions veterans, as next week’s conclusion of voluntary OTAs will feature just the young players. It ...2024
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• Lions minicamp Day 2 observations: St. Brown dominates situational drills

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Our Lions minicamp Day 2 observations break down a TON of situational drills, and another dominant day from Amon-Ra St. Brown. Day 2 of Detroit Lions' mandatory minicamp was heavily focused on end-of-game situational drills. So this observation rundown will be a recap of how each of those scenarios ended and will conclude with some overall thoughts on players...2024
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• OTA Week 2 observations: Offense gets off to a hot start before rookie CB nabs INT

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Our Detroit Lions OTA Week 2 observations features big plays from the offense, some skirmishes, and Terrion Arnold arriving. Last week during the first week of OTAs, the Detroit Lions offense looked like it had some significant rust. They opened 11-on-11s with three straight incompletions, a near interception, and a draw play that went nowhere. Soon after, Ja...2024
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• Evaluating the top quarterbacks the Saints will face in 2024

Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports New Orleans’ defense will be challenged by some of the top QBs in the league. Despite the New Orleans Saints being credited with the second-weakest strength of schedule for the 2024 season, they will face many of the top quarterbacks in the league. The Saints' defense will be challenged throughout the season by veteran quarterbacks with multiple Super Bowl wins...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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• 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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• 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

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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• 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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• 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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• 6 takeaways from the Lions’ NFC Championship loss to the 49ers
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