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 […]
Jake Bates: UFL star and Lions target shockingly misses chip shot FG
UFL star and Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates, who has reportedly drawn interest from the Detroit Lions, has had a wildly successful year in 2024 but has started to come back down to earth a bit in recent weeks. Bates has not made a field goal in each of the past two games and has […]
Jake Bates: Another week, another long FG for star UFL kicker
One of the stars of the 2024 UFL season, Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates, has made yet another long field goal during the Week 7 game against the D.C. Defenders. During the second quarter and with the Panthers leading 13-6, Bates was called upon to kick a 51-yard field goal, which, at this point, is […]
Jake Bates landing spots: Lions, Vikings rank among best fits for Michigan Panthers star kicker
Spring football has been a breeding ground for high-quality special teams players over the past few seasons. In 2022, Kavontae Turpin went from star New Jersey Generals playmaker to an All-Pro return man for the Cowboys. Dallas followed up its success in 2023 by signing Birmingham Stallions kicker Brandon Aubrey and seeing the former soccer […]