With the news breaking early Friday morning that kicker Michael Badgley suffered a season-ending injury during practice Thursday, the Lions may be in the market for a veteran kicker to compete with Jake Bates, who has been off to a good start in camp. Who are some kickers they could go after? Here’s a quick list of some available veterans.
Brandon McManus
Jacksonville Jaguars place kicker Brandon McManus (10) kicks a field goal against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
2023 with Jaguars (17 games): 30/37 FGs, 35/35 PATs
Randy Bullock
Dec 17, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New York Giants place kicker Randy Bullock (46) warms up before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
2023 with Giants (6 games): 5/6 FGs, 10/10 PATs
Brett Maher
Jan 14, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles Rams place kicker Brett Maher (8) kicks a field goal during the second half of a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
2023 with Rams (8 games): 17/23 FGs, 13/15 PATs
Ryan Succop
Jan 1, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers place kicker Ryan Succop (3) makes a field goal against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Did not play in 2023
Mason Crosby
Dec 31, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants place kicker Mason Crosby (21) attempts a field goal against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
2023 with Giants (3 games): 5/7 FGs, 6/7 PATs