49ers kicker Jake Moody released after losing competition with rookie
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:21 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Jake Moody, a former third-round pick by the San Francisco 49ers, has been released by the Washington Commanders after losing the kicking competition to rookie Drew Stevens. Moody had success in his first year with the 49ers but struggled in subsequent seasons, leading to his release by San Francisco. He found some success with the Chicago Bears and Commanders but could not secure a spot this year. Moody will now seek another opportunity for the 2026 season.
- •Moody was a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
- •He made 21-of-25 field goals in his rookie year.
- •Performance declined in 2024, leading to his release by the 49ers.
- •Moody's success with Bears and Commanders did not secure his position in 2026.
- •He is now looking for another opportunity in the league.
- 5:21 PMYahoo Sports — Failed 49ers 3rd-round just lost another competition
"The San Francisco 49ers made a change at kicker last year, and the one that they moved on from is now on the market again.
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