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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 2
Jets Try Out Justin Tucker, Michael Badgley, Joshua Karty
Kicker Nick Folk was a rare bright spot during a nightmarish 2025 for the Jets, but they lost him to the Falcons in free agency. Eleven days before the start of their season, the Jets still have not settled on a replacement.
Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / December 29
Bills Release K Michael Badgley From Practice Squad
It sounds like the Bills will soon be getting starting kicker Matt Prater back from injury. The team announced today that they’ve released kicker Michael Badgley from the practice squad.
The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?
All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.
Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 29
Buffalo Bills could have avoided costly blocked extra point vs. Eagles
A costly mistake. The Buffalo Bills fell at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17, with a critical blocked extra point proving to be the difference.
Buffalo Bills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 29
Bills Release K Michael Badgley From Practice Squad
The Buffalo Bills announced Monday that they’ve released K Michael Badgley from their practice squad. Badgley had an extra point blocked against the Eagles that played into the end of the game. Buffalo is expected to get K Matt Prater back in the near future.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 29
NFL Week 17 winners, losers: Raiders end up winning with Week 17 loss
Division titles were clinched, opportunities were missed and some winner-take-all games are set for Week 18 next weekend.
Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 24
Bills face uncertainty at kicker in Week 17, hold tryouts for three free agents
The Buffalo Bills may need a substitute kicker again this week, and there's no guarantee that Michael Badgley will get the call again. According to the NFL transactions wire, the Bills hosted three free-agent kickers for official tryouts on Tuesday in Orchard Park.
Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 20
Bills elevate new kicker to face Browns on road in Week 16
The Buffalo Bills will deploy a new placekicker when visiting the Cleveland Browns for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff on December 21. The Bills officially elevated journeyman Michael Badgley to the active roster for their Week 16 road game.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
Buffalo Bills News / Field Level Media / December 16
Bills sign K Michael Badgley to replace injured starter Matt Prater
The Buffalo Bills signed kicker Michael Badgley to the practice squad Tuesday with starter Matt Prater ruled out for Sunday's game at Cleveland. In a corresponding move, the Bills released cornerback M.J.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / December 16
Bills Sign K Michael Badgley After Workout
The Bills are down to their third kicking option as Tyler Bass‘ replacement kicker, Matt Prater, is reportedly week-to-week with a quad injury, per Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 16
Bills Signing K Michael Badgley
Tom Pelissero reports that the Bills are signing K Michael Badgley and plan to elevate him against the Browns in place of injured K Matt Prater. Badgley, 30, originally signed with the Colts as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Miami in 2018, but Indianapolis waived him before the season began.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 3
Colts Release Center to Make Room for New Kicker
The Indianapolis Colts officially announced they have signed kicker Blake Grupe to the practice squad after waiving Michael Badgley less than 24 hours before.
Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / December 2
Colts find their replacment for a struggling player but recent stats don't point towards this ending well for the team
The writing was certainly on the wall all week long, but the Indianapolis Colts finally made it offical by moving on from kicker Michael Badgley. Badgley’s
Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / December 2
Colts waive veteran kicker after costly missed extra point
After a costly missed extra point in Week 13, the Colts are moving on from kicker Michael Badgley.
Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / December 2
Kickers the Colts should consider signing after their workout today to potentially replace Michael Badgley
The Indianapolis Colts seem to be heading towards a change at kicker, following Michael Badgley’s third missed extra point in just seven games. The team didn't have a tryout on Monday, but reportedly are holding one on Tuesday.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 7
Colts sign veteran kicker after recent season-ending injury
The Indianapolis Colts have found their replacement kicker.
NFL News / Field Level Media / October 7
Colts sign K Michael Badgley to replace injured Spencer Shrader
The Colts are adding a familiar leg, signing veteran kicker Michael Badgley to the 53-man roster after Spencer Shrader sustained a season-ending knee injury in Week 5.
Indianapolis Colts News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7
Colts have signed a new kicker
The Indianapolis Colts have signed a new kicker. The Colts were searching for a new kicker after Spencer Shrader suffered a season-ending knee injury during his team’s 40-6 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 5.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 7
Colts Signing K Michael Badgley
After working out three kickers, Tom Pelissero reports that the Colts are signing K Michael Badgley to the active roster over Dustin Hopkins and Matt Ammendola.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 24, 2025
Jets Hosted K Michael Badgley For Visit
The New York Jets brought in free agent kicker Michael Badgley for a visit on Monday, according to Aaron Wilson. Badgley, 29, originally signed with the Colts as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Miami in 2018, but Indianapolis waived him before the season began.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 27, 2024
Fipp 'Devastated' for Badgley After Season-Ending Injury
The Detroit Lions' kicking competition took a hit Friday with the news that Michael Badgley is headed to injured reserve with a torn hamstring. The injury is an unfortunate development for the Lions' special teams, as Badgley was the incumbent in the kicking battle between he and newcomer Jake Bates.
Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / July 26, 2024
Lions kicker suffers season-ending injury
Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters on Friday that he injured himself “getting ready for practice” and will undergo surgery. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the specialist suffered a torn hamstring.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 22, 2024
Detroit Lions Re-Sign Kicker Michael Badgley
Michael Badgley spent the first part of the season on the Detroit Lions' practice squad. After being elevated in Week 15, he was perfect on his field goal
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 12, 2024
Notebook: Will Detroit Lions Michael Badgley Deliver in Postseason?
Late in the regular season, the Detroit Lions elected to make a change at kicker. Michael Badgley earned the job over Riley Patterson beginning in Week 15 as a result of a weeks-long kicking competition.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 7, 2022
Post-waiver wire fantasy football pickups for Week 14
Fantasy football playoffs begin next week. Don’t waste this last chance to improve your team. Grab these post-waiver players.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 24, 2022
Watch: Jim Nantz hits Lions kicker with epic announcer's jinx
CBS announcer Jim Nantz hit Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley with an all-time announcer jinx on Thursday just before he missed a 29-yard field goal against the Buffalo Bills.
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