Jake Bates, who was in the midst of his first year as a brick salesman in Houston, trotted on the turf with eight seconds ...

Kicker Jake Bates starred for the Michigan Panthers during the 2024 UFL season. He broke into the league at just the right ...

That includes a 65-yarder, which is good for the second-longest field goal in NFL history. Bates followed Aubrey's path as a ...

Jake Bates emerged as one of the UFL's greatest success stories during the spring league's 2024 season. The 25-year-old made the Michigan Panthers roster after three seasons as a kickoff ...

Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint ...