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Playoff-bound Bills sign kicker Matthew Wright to practice squad with Matt Prater's status uncertain

The playoff-bound Buffalo Bills signed kicker Matthew Wright to their practice squad in a precautionary move in the event Matt Prater is sidelined after aggravating a quadricep inj...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Josh Allen could use a break, and he's expected to get one in Buffalo's season finale against Jets

Bills quarterback Josh Allen can use a rest

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Eric Wood: "We Saw Some Encouraging Things" Bills radio color analyst and former Pro Bowl center Eric Wood joined One Bills Live. He began with the update on the team releasing kicker...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills make decision on cutting Michael Badgley; what does it mean for Matt Prater kicking? | Sporting News This was a logical move.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cut by Buffalo The Bills cut Badgley from the practice squad Monday.

Impact Badgley has kicked in each of the last two games for Buffalo, and he's missed an extra point in each contest. Sunday's blocked PAT against the Eagles proved pivotal, as it helped keep Buffalo out of the win column, with coach Sean McDermott opting instead to attempt a game-winning two-point conversion at the end of the fourth quarter rather than putting Badgley back out there for another extra-point attempt.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses PAT in Week 17 loss Badgley missed his lone extra-point attempt in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Buffalo was held scoreless until deep into the fourth quarter, and Badgley had his PAT blocked following a two-yard touchdown run by Josh Allen. In two games with the Bills, Badgley has looked shaky, making his lone field-goal try while missing two of his four extra-point attempts. It's unclear if Matt Prater (quadriceps) will be back for Week 18 against the lowly Jets.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles hang on to beat Bills 13-12 when Josh Allen misses an open Khalil Shakir on 2-point try

Josh Allen sailed a 2-point conversion attempt wide of open receiver Khalil Shakir in the back of the end zone with 5 seconds remaining, and the Philadelphia Eagles hung on for a 1...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Why Michael Badgley is kicking for Bills today, not Matt Prater or Tyler Bass | Sporting News Buffalo can't love this situation.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Back with active roster Badgley was elevated to the Bills' active roster Saturday.

Impact With Matt Prater (quadriceps) in line to miss his second consecutive game, Badgley will draw another start in Sunday's matchup against the Eagles. Across eight appearances with the Bills and Colts this season, the Miami product has made 11 of 12 field-goal attempts and 18 of 21 point-after tries.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In line to start vs. Eagles Badgley is expected to be elevated from the practice squad to start versus Philadelphia on Sunday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN reports.

Impact Badgley is on track to draw a second consecutive start for the Bills with Matt Prater (quadriceps) ruled out again and Tyler Bass (left hip/groin) out for the year. Versus the Browns in Week 16, Badgley converted his only field-goal attempt and two of three extra-point tries.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bills QB Josh Allen feels ready to play despite sore right foot

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen says he's planning to play against Philadelphia this weekend after missing a walk-through practice because of a sore right foot on Tuesday

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Reverts to practice squad Badgley reverted to the Bills' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Badgley was brought up from the practice squad to serve as the Bills' kicker against the Browns on Sunday due to the absences of Matt Prater (quadriceps) and Tyler Bass (left hip/groin - IR). He made his lone field-goal attempt from 41 yards and went 2-for-3 on extra-point tries during the 23-20 win. If Prater is unable to progress enough in his recovery, Badgley could be called upon to kick for the Bills this Sunday against the Eagles.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses once in win Badgley made two of three extra-point tries and his lone field-goal attempt during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Browns.

Impact With both Matt Prater (quadriceps) and Tyler Bass (hip) ruled out for Sunday's contest, Badgley assumed the Bills' placekicker duties. He converted on a 41-yard field-goal try late in the third quarter that gave Buffalo a 13-point lead. The 30-year-old has now made 11 of 12 field-goal attempts and 20 of 24 point-after tries through eight games with the Colts and Bills this season. Badgley could serve as Buffalo's top kicker again in the Week 17 matchup against the Eagles is Prater remains sidelined.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cook's 117-yard, 2-TD performance propels Bills closer to playoff berth with 23-20 win over Browns

James Cook rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Buffalo Bills to a 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Why Bills have a new kicker Michael Badgley today, not Matt Prater or Tyler Bass | Sporting News Buffalo has been forced to make some moves.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Elevated for Week 16 The Bills have elevated Badgley from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Badgley is set to serve as Buffalo's starting kicker for Week 16 with Matt Prater (quadriceps) ruled out and Tyler Bass (hip) out for the season. Given that Prater is considered week-to-week, Badgley will have a chance to secure a multi-game role as the Bills' fill-in kicker as long as he's able to demonstrate accuracy versus Cleveland on Sunday.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Allen and Bills look to clinch playoff spot and prevent Browns' Garrett from getting sack record

Josh Allen will attempt to reach a couple of milestones on Sunday while also not becoming part of what Myles Garrett hopes is a record-setting day

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Bills sign kicker Michael Badgley to the practice squad Badgley last appeared for the Colts earlier this season where he played in seven games and went 10 for 11 (91%) on field goal attempts

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills sign kicker Michael Badgley to practice squad to fill in while Matt Prater is sidelined

The Buffalo Bills have signed kicker Michael Badgley to their practice squad

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Finds opportunity in Buffalo The Bills signed Badgley to their practice squad Tuesday.

Impact With Tyler Bass (hip) out for the season and with head coach Sean McDermott ruling out Matt Prater (quadriceps) for Week 16, the Bills were in need of a kicker for Sunday's game in Cleveland. The team held a tryout Tuesday featuring Badgley and Matthew Wright, and the former ultimately emerged from the workout with a contract. Since Prater is being viewed as week-to-week, Buffalo could still look to add Wright or another kicker to its practice squad in the coming days, but look for Badgley to get elevated to the roster ahead of Sunday's contest. Badgley most recently served as the Colts' kicker for seven games earlier this season, converting 10 of 11 field-goal tries and 18 of 21 extra-point attempts.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 11, 2025 • SI.COM

Colts sign former Saints kicker Blake Grupe to practice squad

The Indianapolis Colts have signed former New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe to the practice squad one day after waiving Michael Badgley

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Colts will enter key AFC South matchup against Jags with new kicker after cutting Badgley

The Indianapolis Colts have waived Michael Badgley, assuring they will have a new kicker in place for Sunday’s key AFC South game at Jacksonville

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Cut loose by Colts The Colts waived Badgley on Tuesday, Amanda Foster of the team's official site reports.

Impact Badgley's dismissal comes as no real surprise after special teams coordinator Brian Mason told the media earlier Tuesday that the Colts would be evaluating "all kicker options that [they] possibly have" this week. Mason's comments came just two days after Badgley missed his third extra-point try in seven games in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Texans. Overall, Badgley went 18-for-21 on point-after attempts and 10 for 11 on field goals upon joining the Colts in Week 6 after Spencer Shrader sustained a season-ending knee injury. The Colts auditioned a number of kickers Tuesday and will sign a replacement for Badgley ahead of Sunday's game in Jacksonville.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Converts only FGA in loss Badgley made his only field-goal try and went 1-for-2 on PATs in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Texans.

Impact Badgley was able to convert a 42-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, extending his streak to seven straight appearances with a field-goal make. The kicker did however miss his first extra-point try of the day, connecting with the left upright in the first quarter. The miss would come back to hurt Indianapolis late in the game, forcing the team to go for it on fourth-and-9 from Houston's 31 yard line with less than two minutes remaining in regulation, ultimately turning the ball over on downs. Badgley has now gone 10-for-11 on field-goal attempts, including 2-for-3 from 50-plus yards, over seven contests with the Colts this year.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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