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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 24
Jets Hosted K Michael Badgley For Visit
The New York Jets brought in free agent kicker Michael Badgley for a visit on Monday, according to Aaron Wilson. Badgley, 29, originally signed with the Colts as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Miami in 2018, but Indianapolis waived him before the season began.
Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / February 7
Free agent profile: Do Lions give Michael Badgley chance at redemption? 
After missing the entire 2024 season, and losing his job to Jake Bates, could the Lions give Badgley a chance to get his job back in 2025? Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agency preview has arrived at the special teams side of things.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 30
Trio of Former Lions Kickers Released
The Detroit Lions' kicking competition took a hit when Michael Badgley suffered a season-ending torn hamstring early in training camp. With Badgley out, only Jake Bates remains currently on roster at the position.
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Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Talk / July 27
Lions sign LB Malik Jefferson, put Michael Badgley on IR
The Lions announced kicker Michael Badgley suffered a season-ending injury on Friday and they officially ended his season on Saturday. Badgley was placed on injured reserve after tearing his hamstring during a pre-practice warmup this week.
Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 27
Fipp 'Devastated' for Badgley After Season-Ending Injury
The Detroit Lions' kicking competition took a hit Friday with the news that Michael Badgley is headed to injured reserve with a torn hamstring. The injury is an unfortunate development for the Lions' special teams, as Badgley was the incumbent in the kicking battle between he and newcomer Jake Bates.
Detroit Lions News / Sporting News / July 26
Detroit Lions worked out 4 kickers on Friday, including two from the UFL
On the same day the Detroit Lions lost kicker Michael Badgley to a season-ending injury, the team brought in a total of four kickers for workouts, including two former UFL kickers.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 26
Lions Host Four Kickers for Workout
The Detroit Lions will be without Michael Badgley for the duration of the 2024 season. Badgley suffered a torn hamstring ahead of Thursday's practice and is set to undergo surgery.
Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / July 26
The UFL- Another Option at Kicker for the Detroit Lions
As the NFL world reacted to the news about Detroit Lions field goal kicker Michael Badgley’s horrific season-ending hamstring injury, it’s a reminder of how quickly an NFL season can instantly turn.
Detroit Lions News / NFL Analysis Network / July 26
Detroit Lions Receive Brutal Injury Update on Key Special Teamer
The Detroit Lions are one of the best teams in the NFL entering the 2024 season. Among the favorites to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, they have a solid roster from top to bottom.
Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / July 26
Report: Detroit Lions work out another UFL kicker
The Detroit Lions have reportedly worked out another UFL kicker in the aftermath of Michael Badgley’s season-ending injury. According to reports from MLFootball and Mike Payton of A To Z Sports, the Detroit Lions have worked out UFL kicker Andre Szmyt.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / July 26
Lions have worked out top UFL kicker Andre Szmyt after loss of Michael Badgley
Life comes at you pretty fast doesn't it? On Friday it was announced that kicker Michael Badgley had suffered a season ending torn hamstring. The Lions did say they were going to work out kickers and we suggested that they work out St.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / July 26
Lions specialist suffers season-ending hamstring injury
The 28-year-old was set to compete for the full-time kicking gig in Detroit during training camp, something he had yet to enjoy despite having made 16 total appearances for the team.
Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / July 26
Lions kicker suffers season-ending injury
Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters on Friday that he injured himself “getting ready for practice” and will undergo surgery. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the specialist suffered a torn hamstring.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 26
Lions K Michael Badgley Out For Season With Torn Hamstring
Lions K Michael Badgley suffered a season-ending injury during Thursday’s training camp practice. According to Adam Schefter, Badgley specifically suffered
Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / February 22, 2024
Former Chargers Kicker Lands With NFC North Squad
Former Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley is returning to the Detroit Lions on a one-year contract. He spent the 2023 season with Detroit but will now rejoin them with the hope of replicating the team's success.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / February 22, 2024
Lions to re-sign kicker Michael Badgley
Winning a prolonged practice competition last season, Michael Badgley reclaimed his job after the Lions had previously traded for Riley Patterson. Closing the season as Detroit’s kicker again, Badgley is poised to enter the team’s offseason program in the role.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 12, 2024
Notebook: Will Detroit Lions Michael Badgley Deliver in Postseason?
Late in the regular season, the Detroit Lions elected to make a change at kicker. Michael Badgley earned the job over Riley Patterson beginning in Week 15 as a result of a weeks-long kicking competition.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 29, 2023
Lions Promote K Michael Badgley, Make Three Other Moves
The Detroit Lions announced they signed K Michael Badgley from the practice squad to the active roster and waived FB Jason Cabinda in a corresponding move. Detroit also signed OL Michael Schofield to their practice squad and released DL Chris Smith.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 7, 2022
Post-waiver wire fantasy football pickups for Week 14
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NFL News / Yardbarker / November 24, 2022
Watch: Jim Nantz hits Lions kicker with epic announcer's jinx
CBS announcer Jim Nantz hit Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley with an all-time announcer jinx on Thursday just before he missed a 29-yard field goal against the Buffalo Bills.
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