Falcons release Nick Folk, sign Jake Moody from Ravens' practice squad

The Atlanta Falcons have released kicker Nick Folk and signed Jake Moody from the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad. Folk, 42, had made 107 consecutive field-goal attempts from inside 40 yards before missing a 38-yarder during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, where the Falcons lost 34-17. In his first season with Atlanta, Folk converted 13 of 18 field-goal attempts. Moody, 26, most recently made a 53-yard field goal in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The move follows recent trades involving two Falcons starters.

• 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons release veteran kicker Nick Folk and sign Jake Moody off Ravens' practice squad