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Lions Kicker Matt Prater Signs with the Arizona Cardinals – Photos Over the Years

The Detroit Lions and Matt Prater are parting ways. Prater is signing a free-agent deal with the Arizona Cardinals, closing out one of the great records by a kicker in…

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 06: Matt Prater #5 of the Detroit Lions kicks an extra point against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field on December 06, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

The Detroit Lions and Matt Prater are parting ways.

Prater is signing a free-agent deal with the Arizona Cardinals, closing out one of the great records by a kicker in team history. The deal is reportedly a two-year deal worth up to $7 million.

Prater is unarguably one of the best kickers in the league. Last year, he hit a 59-yard field goal against Washington to win the game and notch the franchise record for longest field goal in history.

He also made one Pro Bowl while in Detroit, back in 2016.

We're going to miss you, Prater! Here are some great photos of him over the years.

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