Jake Bates Re-signed by Detroit Lions

0:00It's March 25th. You're listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Corey with the story. The Detroit Lions have officially resigned their kicker, Jake Bates, putting to rest any lingering doubts about his future with the team. The announcement came on Wednesday, with terms of the deal not disclosed. Bates, a 27-year-old, had already been tindered as an exclusive rights-free agent earlier, which pretty much locked him in. For his first two seasons with Detroit, Bates led the league in extra points attempted and made, showing real consistency from the start. In 2024, he nailed 26 of 29 field goals, and in 2025, he went 34 of 27. Wait, strong. Numbers either way that highlight his reliability. With Bates back in the fold, the Lion Special Teams unit stays solid heading into the new season, giving fans one less thing to worry about.