Allen Park — Austin Seibert won the Detroit Lions' kicking job in training camp, but a groin injury, a residual issue from a surgery last year, has cost him the role just four games into the season.
On Friday, the Lions waived Seibert.
Although the team didn't announce a corresponding move, it's expected Michael Badgely will be elevated off the practice squad to fill the void, at least for the short term.
It's a tough break for Seibert, who was claimed off waivers by the Lions days before the start of last season. After having some initial success, making 10 of 12 field goals with a long of 52, he was shut down for the season after six games, due to an abductor injury that required surgery.