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The Buffalo Bills activated wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. from injured reserve and elevated kicker Michael Badgley and DE Andre Jones Jr. from the practice squad for their Week 16 game against the Cleveland Browns, with Hardman returning after an injury and Badgley making his debut due to an injury to Matt Prater.
The Buffalo Bills signed kicker Michael Badgley to their practice squad following injuries to their main kicker, Matt Prater, who is week-to-week with a quad injury. Badgley, who previously played for the Colts, has a strong field goal percentage and will wear No. 32. The Bills also released cornerback M.J. Devonshire in a corresponding move.
The Indianapolis Colts signed kicker Michael Badgley to replace the injured Spencer Shrader, who is on injured reserve, and made additional roster moves including placing Mike Hilton on IR and signing Troy Pride Jr., with Badgley familiar with the team and expected to smoothly integrate into the special teams unit.
Detroit Lions re-sign kicker Michael Badgley to a one-year contract after his successful performance in the 2023 season, where he reclaimed the starting job from Riley Patterson. Badgley's agent confirmed the re-signing, and the Lions have officially announced the move. Despite his return, the team may still seek additional competition at the kicker position for the upcoming season.
The Detroit Lions have waived kicker Riley Patterson to make room for rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker, who has been activated from the non-football injury reserve list. The Lions had benched Patterson in favor of Michael Badgley, who performed well in their recent game. Badgley will now take over as the team's kicker moving forward. Hooker, who has been recovering from an ACL tear, will start seeing more practice reps as he continues to develop.
The Detroit Lions have confirmed that Michael Badgley is their new kicker, elevating him from the practice squad for Week 15. Badgley won the battle against Riley Patterson after competing in practices for five weeks. While Badgley didn't attempt any field goals in the game, he converted all six of his extra points, an area where Patterson had been struggling. Badgley's stronger leg in field goal situations and Patterson's missed extra points were factors in the decision.
The Detroit Lions have made a change at the kicker position, starting Michael Badgley over Riley Patterson in their recent win against the Denver Broncos. Badgley, who has more experience and a stronger leg, made all six point-after tries in the game. The Lions had been evaluating the two kickers in practice for several weeks before deciding to make the switch. As the Lions push towards the playoffs, having a reliable kicker becomes crucial, and they hope Badgley will provide better results than Patterson.
The Detroit Lions have decided to go with kicker Michael Badgley for tonight's game, making Riley Patterson inactive. Badgley has been elevated from the practice squad and will replace Patterson, who has struggled with missed extra points in recent games. The Lions will also have their entire offensive line available, with Frank Ragnow and Taylor Decker both active despite previous injury concerns. The Broncos, on the other hand, have listed their inactives, including outside linebacker Nik Bonitto, quarterback Ben DiNucci, and safety JL Skinner. Broncos safety P.J. Locke, who suffered a throat injury last week, is active for the game.
The Detroit Lions are elevating defensive end Bruce Irvin and kicker Michael Badgley from their practice squad for their game against the Denver Broncos. Irvin's elevation is expected as he has shown promise in his previous appearance, while Badgley's elevation suggests a potential change at kicker. The Lions chose not to elevate any offensive linemen, indicating that Taylor Decker and Frank Ragnow are likely to play despite being listed as questionable.
The Washington Commanders are releasing kicker Michael Badgley, leaving Joey Slye as the sole kicker on the roster. Badgley had a brief stint with the team, making one extra point in the preseason. Slye, who joined the Commanders in 2021, is expected to handle the kicking duties moving forward.
The Detroit Lions are reportedly set to release kicker Michael Badgley, clearing $742,500 in cap room. Badgley joined the Lions in 2022 and had a successful season, making 20-of-24 field goals and all 33 extra points. The team currently has Riley Patterson and Parker Romo as their other kickers on the roster.
The Detroit Lions' 2023 draft has left several players as "winners," including quarterback Jared Goff, who was not replaced despite rumors of an upgrade. Running back D'Andre Swift was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, where he joins a top-ranked rushing attack and has the opportunity to score big in a contract year. Defensive ends Charles Harris and Romeo Okwara are in line for significant roles and potential new deals in 2024. Left guard Jonah Jackson is now in line for an extension, and kicker Michael Badgley was not replaced in the draft, giving him a chance to secure a roster spot.
The Detroit Lions have re-signed kicker Michael Badgley, who performed well in his first season with the team, connecting on 20 of 24 field goals and all of his point after attempts. While Badgley will be back, the Lions may still look for competition at the position through the draft, undrafted market, or free agency. The move allows the team to stay flexible with their assets moving forward.