The reason the Lions can offer this ERFA tender is because Bates’ contract is expiring after just two accrued seasons in the ...

As expected, the Detroit Lions have tendered Jake Bates, their only exclusive-rights free agent of the offseason.

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates will return for 2026 NFL season.

Kicker Jake Bates is set to return for a third season with the Lions.

The Detroit Lions have tendered kicker Jake Bates an ERFA contract, ensuring he will remain with the team for the 2026 season ...

The Detroit Lions have announced news on kicker Jake Bates as NFL free agency nears. Free agency starts on March 11.

It’s official. Kicker Jake Bates will be back with the Detroit Lions during the 2026 NFL season. The Detroit Free Press’ Dave ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The United Football League made rule changes ahead of the 2026 season. Among them is establishing that any ...

On Monday, John Whiticar asked how many starting positions are going to be available to fill this offseason for the Detroit Lions. I’ll let you read his full conclusions here, but he did bring up what ...

The Lions have a blossoming, young nucleus at kicker, punter and long snapper. They are set once again heading into the ...

The United Football League, in its third year after the merger of the XFL and USFL spring leagues, kicks off on March 27.