INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Badgley spent nearly 15 months recovering from a torn hamstring, fully anticipating he'd get another shot to kick in the NFL.

Well, the Money Badger is back.

The Indianapolis Colts signed Badgley again after announcing kicker Spencer Shrader would miss the rest of this season after tearing the ACL and MCL on a hit to his right leg during Sunday's 40-6 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Shrader has been placed on injured reserve.

Badgley couldn't have dreamed up a better landing spot.

“I always believed in myself, that was the big thing, and I just wanted to make sure I was ready for an opportunity like this,” he said Wednesday. “I told myself it was only a matter of time, so I didn't want to miss an opportunity. So you stay ready, just by kicking, worki

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