The Lions have claimed kicker Austin Seibert from the Bengals, per the league’s official transactions wire. Meanwhile, they’ve also claimed wide receiver Khadarel Hodge from the Browns.
The Lions dropped Randy Bullock and Zane Gonzalez on Tuesday, leaving them with zero kickers at the end of the business day. Now, they’ve got Seibert, a 24 year-old (25 in November) leg with 21 career games to his credit.
Seibert enjoyed a solid 2019 with the Browns, banking 86.2% of his field goals including 9-of-12 from 40-49 yards out. The Browns dropped him after a bad showing in September, leading him to the Bengals. Seibert went 6-of-8 on FG tries in Cincinnati, but lost out on the kicking competition this year.
I never could understand why the Browns let go of Seibert so quickly last year. The guy’s got a good leg and had one bad game. He should do well indoors in Detroit. Good luck to old friend Zane Gonzalez. Many Browns fans are surprised they didn’t keep KaDarrell Hodge. He made a lot of first down catches while with the Browns and showed he could be ready for more playing time…wish him well in Motown.
Good signing!
BOOMER SOONER!
They upgraded from what they had.