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 ...

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 ...

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 have made a decision on kicker Jake Bates. After an up and down 2025 season, the team has made the decision to tender the talented kicker his exclusive rights free agency contract.

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 ...

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates has missed attempts in each of the past two games. The second-year kicker had a similar stretch earlier this season. In 2025, Bates has gone 21-27. Despite recent ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates wins the game for the Lions with a walk-off 42-yard field goal against the Chicago Bears. Highlights of the Seattle Seahawks' outstanding defensive performance against ...

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 ...