The Detroit Lions have added some Jake Bates insurance, with the team signing veteran kicker Greg Joseph to the practice squad. The new comes from Joseph’s agent, Brett Tessler. This will be the third NFC North team Joseph has joined, as he also spent time with the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers. Joseph was […]
Detroit Lions' Jake Bates crushes long FG in first preseason attempt
After having an up and down training camp, Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates is in need of a strong showing in the preseason. So far, he’s off to a good start. Bates got his first attempt of the preseason in the first quarter after the Lions’ defense notched an interception off a great play by […]
What Jake Bates signing means for Detroit Lions kicker competition
The Detroit Lions are reportedly set to add to their kicker competition, as the team is expected to sign UFL star and Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates in free agency, according to Aaron Wilson of Click2Houston.com. Bates is coming off an impressive season in which he nailed a whopping seven field goals of 50-plus yards, […]
Detroit Lions target Jake Bates suffers injury in UFL playoff loss
The Michigan Panthers came up short in their bid to make it to the UFL title game on Saturday, and star kicker and potential Detroit Lions free-agent target, Jake Bates, came up with an injury in the process. Bates helped the Panthers jump out to a 12-0 lead early in the first half, but it […]
Jake Bates: When does Michigan Panthers star and Lions target play again?
The Michigan Panthers and UFL star kicker Jake Bates will be back on the field for their final game of the regular season on Saturday, June 1, in what will be a playoff preview against the Birmingham Stallions. The game will take place at the home of the Stallions, Protective Stadium, and the kickoff is […]