Lions re-sign K Jake Bates
•Yahoo Sports
Not that there was much question, but the Lions have officially brought back their kicker. Detroit announced on Wednesday that the club has re-signed Jake Bates. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Bates, 27, had been tendered as an exclusive rights free agent, virtually guaranteeing he would be back with the club. Bates has led the league in extra points attempted and made over his first two seasons with Detroit. He connected on 26-of-29 field goals in 2024 and 34-of-27 field goals in 2025.