Washington releases kicker Jake Moody, names Drew Stevens new kicker
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Washington Commanders have decided to release kicker Jake Moody and will give the kicking duties to Drew Stevens, a former Iowa player. This decision comes during the team's training camp as they finalize their roster ahead of the upcoming season. Stevens has apparently outperformed Moody in training, securing the position. The Commanders are expected to make further roster adjustments as they prepare for their season opener.
- •Jake Moody has been released by the Washington Commanders.
- •Drew Stevens is named the new kicker for the team.
- •Stevens, a former Iowa player, won the training camp competition.
- •The roster decision is part of the Commanders' preparations for the season.
- •Further roster adjustments may occur as the opening game approaches.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Former Iowa football star Drew Stevens wins Commanders' starting job
- 5:54 PMKCCI Des Moines — Washington reportedly releasing Moody, giving kicker job to Iowa's Drew Stevens - KCCI
"After an impressive training camp, former Iowa football star Drew Stevens has been named the Washington Commanders' starting kicker.
"A former Hawkeye appears to have won a training camp battle to be the Commanders' kicker in 2026.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 6:10 PMFormer Iowa football star Drew Stevens wins Commanders' starting job
After an impressive training camp, former Iowa football star Drew Stevens has been named the Washington Commanders' starting kicker.
- KCCI Des MoinesAug 17, 2026, 5:54 PMWashington reportedly releasing Moody, giving kicker job to Iowa's Drew Stevens - KCCI
A former Hawkeye appears to have won a training camp battle to be the Commanders' kicker in 2026.
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