Why did the Lions let Matt Prater go?

His name was Matt Prater, he had been suspended for a violation of the league’s substance abuse program and the Denver Broncos decided to cut him rather than activate him when the ban was up.

Why is the Falcons game in London 2021?

The Falcons were supposed to play a home game in London last season, but COVID-19 thwarted Atlanta’s return to England. Fast forward to 2021 and the team is once again slated for an international matchup.

Did the Lions get rid of Matt Prater?

Former Lions kicker Matt Prater, who was in Detroit for seven seasons, signed a two-year contract to play with the Arizona Cardinals this offseason. Prater, 36, was coming off a season in which he missed seven field goals and three extra points.

Are the Lions the only team to go 0 16?

Only two NFL teams went 0-16 in 43 years: the Cleveland Browns in 2017, and, yep, the Detroit Lions in 2008.

What happened to the Detroit Lions field goal kicker?

For Detroit, kicker Ryan Santoso failed to secure the game-winning field goal Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, missing badly from 48-yards out. He has been released. It is uncertain how Detroit’s kicker missed so badly, as head coach Dan Campbell noted that he observed the procedure prior to the kick to be okay.

What NFL teams will play in London in 2021?

The Packers will become the 32nd NFL team to play in London since 2007, when they are set to play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. “We have a great lineup of teams coming to the UK and Germany this year,” said Brett Gosper, NFL Head of Europe and UK.

What team will Atlanta host in London?

The Atlanta Falcons will host the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 10 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, as part of the NFL’s International Series. The game will air at 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network.

What happened Matt Prader?

He was cut by the Denver Broncos after completing a suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. With the Lions in the 2016 and 2017 seasons, Prater set the NFL records for consecutive field goal conversions of 50+ yards (14 field goals) and 55+ yards (seven field goals).

Which NFL team has the most losses in history?

The Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals have lost the most games by a team, with 777 losses.