The Detroit Lions made the big signing that everyone hoped they would make this week. Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates is now officially Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates. But that’s not all the Lions did on Tuesday. They also made a questionable move that doesn’t make a ton of sense. The Lions released undrafted rookie
Detroit Lions football returns in a little over a month. Training camp will kick off in July, and now we have the dates for the rookies and veterans to take to the practice fields. The rookie class will report on Saturday, July 20th. They get a couple of days on their own before the returning
The Detroit Lions made the signing of former UFL kicker Jake Bates official on Tuesday, and with it came a corresponding move. The Lions announced that rookie kicker James Turner has been waived. It’s not a surprise that the Lions are opting to only carry two kickers going into training camp, but their decision between…
In a corresponding move, the Lions waived K James Turner. Bates, 25, played soccer for two seasons at Central Arkansas before transferring to Texas State and switching to football as a kickoff specialist. He did that for three years, spending his final year at Arkansas after another transfer. Bates had a stint with the Texans
Days after signing a contract with the Detroit Lions, the details of Jake Bates contract has been revealed. It’s been reported that Bates signs a two-year deal worth $1.98 million dollars. This deal with the Lions includes a $100,000 signing bonus and $150,000 total guaranteed. Jake Bates signs two-year, $1.98 million contract with #Lions that
Ex-Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates will reportedly sign a two-year contract with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday and the details of his contract have been released by multiple members of the media. Bates burst onto the football scene in his first game in the UFL, connecting on a 64-yard field goal to win the Panthers…
A couple weeks back at Detroit Lions mandatory minicamp, Dan Campbell brought up the idea of Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill playing fullback. “Mac can do it. It’s just a matter of do you want to do that? He can do it. It’s just, alright how many plays did he just play on this last
With the NFL dead zone upon us, it’s time for thoughts and reflections to rule the internet for the next few weeks. Pro Football Network did some reflecting of their own when they put out their list of worst coaching hires in NFL history. Somehow, former Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia didn’t make the cut.
Although the Detroit Lions failed to reach the Super Bowl this year, they still boasted a potent duo of running backs in David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. Just recently, though, the two were ranked as the best duo in the NFL. The Chicago Bears added Montgomery to their roster in the third round of the
One of the more prominent things we’ve heard about new Detroit Lions defensive tackle DJ Reader is how big he is on mentoring, and now we’re getting an inside look at why that may be. In the latest edition of “Beyond,” a series of columns written by players themselves to help fans learn more about…
I got to tell you, in my 10 years of covering the Detroit Lions, I’ve seen some real crazy takes coming down the pike. This one has to be the craziest of them all. TWSN writer Marrisa Myers has a suggestion for who should be the Lions starting quarterback in 2025. It’s not Jared Goff,
Like many young NFL quarterbacks, when Anthony Richardson first got into the NFL, he went looking to veteran players for advice. That included from Teddy Bridgewater. While making an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Richardson shared that Bridgewater wanted him to remember that everyone’s career is unique, so he needs to remember his journey
Is there a Lions player that could be released prior to training camp? With the signing of Jake Bates, I think a roster move could be coming at the kicker position. Last year, Michael Badgley was released prior to training camp and the team took Riley Patterson and John Parker Romo into camp. According to
The UFL Championship game went down this past weekend and the Birmingham Stallions picked up their third title in a row in dominant fashion with a 25-0 win over the San Antonio Brahmas. It was quarterback and league MVP Adrian Martinez who led the way with with an impressive performance that saw him throw for