I was criticial of the team’s decision to release punter Drew Kaser earlier this season, and the recent decision to cut Mike Badgley isn’t any better.
Though Badgley had made all of his field goal and extra point attempts since relieving a hobbled Sturgis, Badgley was cut on Tuesday. The team added him to its practice squad on Thursday.
Sturgis should make his return to the field this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks and because Badgley was brought onto the practice squad, he might be looking over his shoulder before every kick.
Sturgis hasn’t been as accurate as Badgley, missing three field goal attempts this season and a ridiculous four extra points.