Washington Commanders release kicker Jake Moody during training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:29 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Washington Commanders are releasing kicker Jake Moody, sources confirm. This decision concludes the team's kicking competition in training camp, with undrafted rookie Drew Stevens set to take over as the kicker. Moody made 10 of 11 field goals last season but struggled for consistency during camp. Stevens outperformed Moody in practices, successfully converting a higher percentage of kicks, including a notable field goal from 41 yards. The official announcement of Moody's release is expected Tuesday.
- •Moody was released during the Commanders' training camp.
- •Drew Stevens will assume the kicker position going forward.
- •Moody made his only preseason field goal attempt from 29 yards.
- •Stevens converted 43 of 48 kicks during training camp practices.
- •Moody had a successful previous season with 10 of 11 field goals.
- 5:29 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Commanders are releasing kicker Jake Moody, AP source says
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Commanders transaction: Kicker Jake Moody reportedly released
"The Washington Commanders are releasing kicker Jake Moody, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. Cutting Moody ends the team's training camp kicking competition, with the job going for now to undrafted rookie Drew Stevens. Moody made his only field goal attempt in Washington’s preseason opener Friday night, from 29 yards out.
"The Commanders will roll with undrafted rookie Drew Stevens as their kicker after releasing Jake Moody on Monday
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 5:29 PMWashington Commanders are releasing kicker Jake Moody, AP source says
The Washington Commanders are releasing kicker Jake Moody, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. Cutting Moody ends the team's training camp kicking competition, with the job going for now to undrafted rookie Drew Stevens. Moody made his only field goal attempt in Washington’s preseason opener Friday night, from 29 yards out.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 5:20 PMWashington Commanders transaction: Kicker Jake Moody reportedly released
The Commanders will roll with undrafted rookie Drew Stevens as their kicker after releasing Jake Moody on Monday
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