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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.
Michael Badgley 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.
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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
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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 / Sporting News / November 9
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Indianapolis Colts News / Sporting News / November 2
Why Michael Badgley is kicking for the Colts and not Spencer Shrader
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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 / Pro Football Rumors / October 7
Colts turn to former kicker to fill in for Spencer Shrader
Spencer Shrader's season-ending injury will force the Colts to make another change at kicker.
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
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 / Pride of Detroit / February 7
Free agent profile: Do Lions give Michael Badgley chance at redemption?
After missing the entire 2024 season, and losing his job to Jake Bates, could the Lions give Badgley a chance to get his job back in 2025? Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agency preview has arrived at the special teams side of things.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 30, 2024
Trio of Former Lions Kickers Released
The Detroit Lions' kicking competition took a hit when Michael Badgley suffered a season-ending torn hamstring early in training camp. With Badgley out, only Jake Bates remains currently on roster at the position.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Talk / July 27, 2024
Lions sign LB Malik Jefferson, put Michael Badgley on IR
The Lions announced kicker Michael Badgley suffered a season-ending injury on Friday and they officially ended his season on Saturday. Badgley was placed on injured reserve after tearing his hamstring during a pre-practice warmup this week.
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
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 7, 2022
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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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