While starting kicker Austin Seibert continues to nurse a groin injury related to last season's abductor surgery, the Detroit Lions are reinforcing their backup situation, signing veteran Michael Badgley to the practice squad, according to the NFL Network.
Undrafted out of the University of Miami in 2018, Badgley spent his first three seasons with the Chargers, appearing in 34 games and making 52-of-65 field goal attempts (80.0%) with a long of 59 yards. After struggling in 2020, he was cut by the Chargers heading into the 2021 season.
Badgley has spent time with four teams since being let go by the Chargers, most recently suiting up for the Chicago Bears, where made all four of his field goals as an injury replacement last Sunday.