We continue our 2021 Detroit Lions free agent profile series with one of the most popular players on the roster today. Matt Prater came to Detroit in 2014, amidst a kicking crisis for the Lions. They had made the tough decision to move on from legendary kicker Jason Hanson a couple years prior, but their rookie kicker hadn’t worked out, nor had his replacement.
Prater was a midseason addition, and immediately provided stability again to Detroit’s field goal unit. Since then, he’s been one of the most reliable players on the team and one of the most reliable kickers in the league.