June 16, 2024
Bates signed a two-year deal with the Detroit Lions for the upcoming 2024 NFL Season,
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Bates met with the Packers, Commanders and Lions, but will stay in Michigan as he joins the Lions this upcoming year. His farthest field goal was 64 yards in the UFL season, and he'll compete for a spot on Detroit's roster this summer.