Jake Bates Re-Signs With Detroit Lions: Stats, Grades and Clutch Kicks
By Adam Stark••Roundtable.io
The Lions made another move to lock in their kicker, and while Jake Bates hasn’t been perfect, he’s been automatic when it matters most. Detroit is betting that clutch performance outweighs inconsistency — and the numbers tell an interesting story.
The Detroit Lions made a pair of roster moves Tuesday, continuing to shape their special teams and offensive line depth ahead of the 2026 season. Detroit signed offensive lineman Ben Bartch and re-si…