Dan Campbell's lack of confidence in his kicker arguably cost the Detroit Lions a chance to win last season's NFC championship game. The team is looking to one of this year's sensations from the UFL to potentially address that issue.
The Lions signed Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates to a two-year contract. Bates' agent informed ESPN's Adam Schefter of the signing after his client also visited the Washington Commanders and Green Bay Packers. News of Bates going to Detroit was first reported by Aaron Wilson of Houston's KPRC-TV.