MICHAEL BADGLEY NEWS

Detroit Lions sign K Michael Badgley to 53-man roster; Dolphins' Xavien Howard questionable Michael Badgley, the third kicker the Detroit Lions have used in games this season, made field goals of 40 and 53 yards last week against th...

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Lions sign Badgley off practice squad, temporarily elevate pair of receivers Following a two-week audition, the Lions officially have added Michael Badgley to the main roster, signing the kicker off the team's practic...

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Officially on active roster Badgley officially signed a contract with the Lions on Saturday.

Impact Badgley had one more week of practice squad elevation, but the Lions opted to cement the status of their starting kicker. The well-traveled kicker has now converted all six of his attempts across three games combined with the Bears and Lions this season.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to practice squad Badgley reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Badgley was elevated by Detroit for the second week in a row ahead of Sunday's loss to Dallas, making both of his field-goal attempts in the contest. The 27-year-old has now made all six of his attempts in three combined games between the Bears and Lions this season. Badgley is now eligible for one more practice-squad elevation before requiring a full spot on the active roster to continue suiting up for Detroit this season.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drills 53-yard field goal Badgley converted two of two field-goal attempts during Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Badgley converted field goals from 40 and 53 yards out in what amounted to Detroit's only points of the game. However, Detroit's five offensive turnovers prevented the team from ending any other drives on a positive note. It will be interesting to see if the healthy returns of D'Andre Swift (shoulder) and possibly Amon-Ra St. Brown (concussion) will help the offense get back on track in Week 8 against Miami.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up to active roster Badgley was elevated from the Lions' practice squad Saturday.

Impact This makes three practice squad elevations for him, meaning the Lions will either need to sign Badgley to the active roster next week or find a new kicker. In two starts, Badgley has gone 4-for-4 on field-goal attempts and also connected on both of his extra-point tries.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not needed in New England Badgley did not log a snap during Sunday's 29-0 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Badgley seemed to be in a good spot for fantasy production after taking over kicking duties for a team that led the league in many offensive categories entering the week. However, the Lions had zero luck getting into scoring range and ultimately went 0-for-6 on fourth downs. Badgley could have had a couple of chances to score points in the second half, but the Detroit coaching staff seemingly saw no point in kicking field goals after a certain point. The entire offense will look to regroup during a Week 6 bye before getting back on track within the indoor confines of AT&T stadium in Week 7.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 5 The Lions elevated Badgley on Saturday from their practice squad to their active roster for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

Impact Badgley, who made all four of his kicks while playing for Chicago in Week 4, was signed to the Lions' practice squad Tuesday after being let go by the Bears on Monday. He figures to serve as the primary place kicker for Detroit after the Lions waived Austin Seibert (groin) on Friday.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Replacing Seibert The Lions waived Austin Seibert (groin) on Friday, making Badgley the likely kicker this Sunday against New England, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Badgley spent three years with the Chargers before splitting time between the Colts and Titans last season. The Lions signed him to the practice squad Tuesday after cutting Dominik Eberle, who was a disaster filling in for an injured Seibert in the Week 4 loss to Seattle. It's Badgley's turn now, though the Lions could start from scratch and try someone else on the other side of a Week 6 bye.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Released from practice squad Badgley was released after reverting to the Bears' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Badgley made all four of his field-goal attempts after being elevated ahead of Chicago's loss to the Giants on Sunday. The 27-year-old started instead of usual kicker Cairo Santos, who appears ready to return after missing Week 4 due to personal reasons. Badgley converted 18 of his 21 field-goal tries and all 39 of his extra-point attempts over 12 games with Indianapolis last year, and he should provide a reliable option for teams in need of a replacement kicker this season.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Badgley enjoys whirlwind weekend After winning a kicking derby and signing with the Bears Friday, Michael Badgley made all four field goals he attempted from 29, 22, 40 and...

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Big performance Badgley was perfect on four field-goal attempts in the Bears' 20-12 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Impact With Cairo Santos missing this game for personal reasons, Badgley score all of Chicago's points. He'll likely retain the kicking role until Santos is able to return. However, with the Bears being a low-volume offense, it's unlikely the Bears' kicker will have many big games.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jones injures ankle in Giants' 20-12 victory over Bears

Daniel Jones ran for two touchdowns before injuring an ankle, Saquon Barkley had 146 yards and ran the wildcat offense at times after both New York quarterbacks were hurt in leadin...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears kicker Santos inactive against New York Giants

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos is inactive for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants because of personal reasons

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set for Week 4 start Badgley will start Sunday's game against the Giants, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Badgley inked with the Bears on Saturday and will now start for the team in place of Cairo Santos (personal). The veteran converted 18 of his 22 field-goal tries across 13 games between the Colts and Titans last season, but rain and wind could impact Sunday's contest and therefore limit kicking opportunities.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to active roster Badgley was signed to the Bears' practice squad Saturday and immediately elevated to the active roster with Cairo Santos (personal) not set to travel with the team for Sunday's con...

Impact The Bears still have Santos listed as questionable despite the fact he's not traveling with the team to New York, but given the move to immediately elevate Badgley from the practice squad, it sure seems as if the veteran will make his 2022 debut for Chicago. Badgley played in 13 games last season with the Colts and Titans, converting 18 of his 22 tries. With possible rainy conditions on the horizon, don't expect the 27-year-old to have a ton of opportunities if he does ultimately end up starting Sunday.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Titans agree to terms with kicker Randy Bullock, RB Hilliard

The Tennessee Titans have brought back a couple more of their own players, this time agreeing to terms with kicker Randy Bullock and running back Dontrell Hilliard

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Badgley, Kicker ' 2022 Free Agent Height: 5-10; Weight: 183; Age: 26, Experience: 4; College: Miami

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • COLTS.COM

Converts only kick in season finale Badgley converted his only field-goal attempt from 41 yards in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville.

Impact Badley made 18 of 21 field-goal attempts and all 39 extra-point attempts in 12 games after joining the Colts midseason. Badgley missed his only field goal while playing for the Titans in 2021 before signing with the Colts and replacing an injured Rodrigo Blankenship. Badgley performed well enough for the Colts to consider retaining him for 2022, but Blankenship is under contract for one more season. It's not clear what the Colts will do at placekicker for next season.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Converts all four kicks Badgley converted both field-goal attempts from 41 and 46 yards and both extra-point attempts in Sunday's loss to Las Vegas.

Impact Badgley had missed a field goal in each of his last three games, so this was a nice bounce back outing.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wentz gets off to slow start as Colts lose 23-20 to Raiders

Carson Wentz was held to 148 yards passing after spending much of the week on Indianapolis’ COVID-19 reserve list, and the Colts lost 23-20 to the Las Vegas Raiders on Daniel Carls...

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders thicken the AFC playoff plot with come-from-behind win at Indianapolis - The Boston Globe After Michael Badgley kicked a tying 41-yard field goal for Indianapolis with 1:56 left, Carr and the Raiders drove 60 yards for a critical...

JANUARY 2, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

HIGHLIGHT ' Michael Badgley Drills Game-Tying Field Goal Indianapolis Colts kicker Michael Badgley drills game-tying field goal.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • COLTS.COM

Carr, Raiders beat Colts 23-20 to close in on playoff spot

Derek Carr directed Las Vegas to Daniel Carlson’s winning 33-yard field goal as time expired, and the Raiders beat the Indianapolis Colts 23-20 to move one step closer to an AFC wi...

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lawrence, McCaffrey, Jones headline 2021 All-Absent Team

Every year, players in every NFL city fail to meet expectations

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS