The Facts: The Lions are reportedly making a change at kicker ahead of training camp. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Lions are set to release Badgley.
Diehards Line:Once official, the move would clear $742,500 in cap room. Badgley joined the Lions during the 2022 season and appeared in 12 games. He made 20-of-24 field goals and all 33 extra points he attempted with Detroit. For his career, Badgley is 94-of-115 on field goals and 155-of-160 on extra points for the Lions, Bears, Titans, Colts and Chargers. Riley Patterson and Parker Romo are the other kickers on Detroit’s roster.