INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts waived Michael Badgley on Tuesday, assuring they will have a new kicker in place for Sunday's key AFC South game at Jacksonville.

Indy has not yet signed a new kicker and does not have one on the practice squad.

The move comes two days after Badgley missed his third extra-point attempt in seven games after replacing the injured Spencer Shrader. The opening day kicker tore multiple ligaments in his right knee during an October game against the Las Vegas Raiders and will miss the rest of the season.

Badgley was in his third stint with Indy (8-4), but it was clear his job was in jeopardy.

“We’ve missed three PATs in seven games. It’s inexcusable,” special teams coordinator Brian Mason said Tuesday before the announcement. “I’m not going to get

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