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Washington released former Bears kicker Jake Moody after he lost the preseason kicking competition to undrafted rookie Drew Stevens. Moody had contributed to the Bears during Cairo Santos’s injury spell, delivering a mix of solid and missed kicks, and later went 10-of-11 on field goals for Washington, including long-range attempts, before the team opted for Stevens as its kicker.
The Washington Commanders will release veteran kicker Jake Moody and install undrafted rookie Drew Stevens as the starting kicker after a prolonged competition in camp and preseason. Stevens has shown a powerful leg and strong practice numbers (43 of 48 in practice; a 41-yard make in the preseason) compared with Moody’s 36 of 47 in camp and a preseason miss, continuing Washington’s revolving door at the position.
The Washington Commanders are reportedly releasing kicker Jake Moody, leaving undrafted rookie Drew Stevens as the club’s lone kicker for the 2026 season. Moody, who joined the Commanders from the Bears’ practice squad in 2025 after a stint with the 49ers, went 10-for-11 on field goals and 10-for-11 on extra points across six appearances for Washington.
Washington's mandatory minicamp closed with a high-stakes kicker battle between Jake Moody and undrafted rookie Drew Stevens, plus a standout showing by cornerback Darius Rush as Washington evaluates roster needs and gears up for training camp and the preseason.
Jake Moody, after being cut by the 49ers due to confidence issues, demonstrated his skill and regained confidence with the Bears by making a game-winning field goal, suggesting a potential career revival.
The Chicago Bears secured their third consecutive victory with a dramatic 25-24 win over the Washington Commanders, highlighted by a game-winning field goal from Jake Moody as time expired, a strong performance from D'Andre Swift, and resilient team effort in a challenging environment.
Jake Moody, after being cut by the 49ers and struggling with confidence, made a crucial game-winning field goal for the Bears in a narrow victory, marking a remarkable turnaround and a memorable moment in his NFL career.
The Chicago Bears secured a dramatic 25-24 victory over the Washington Commanders, highlighted by Jake Moody's game-winning field goal and a strong performance from D'Andre Swift, while Jayden Daniels' turnovers were costly for Washington.
The Chicago Bears won a close NFL game against the Washington Commanders with a last-second 38-yard field goal by Jake Moody, who was recently promoted from the practice squad after replacing the injured Cairo Santos. The game was marked by mistakes from both teams, including a crucial fumble by the Commanders and a dropped pass by the Bears, but Moody's clutch kick secured the victory for the Bears.
The Chicago Bears have elevated defensive lineman Jonathan Ford and kicker Jake Moody from the practice squad for their upcoming game against the Washington Commanders, while two players remain injured and out. Moody, a former college All-American and Lou Groza Award winner, has NFL experience with the 49ers, and Ford, in his second season, has previously played for the Packers and Bears.
Jake Moody, after a poor start to his NFL career with the 49ers, has joined the Chicago Bears' practice squad following a disappointing Week 1 performance, offering him a new opportunity to improve his kicking prospects in the league.
The Chicago Bears signed kicker Jake Moody to their practice squad, putting pressure on Cairo Santos to improve after a series of missed kicks and a costly kickoff error in their recent game, with the team considering a potential competition for the starting kicker position.
Jake Moody, who struggled and was waived by the 49ers after a series of missed kicks, has signed with the Chicago Bears' practice squad, offering him a fresh start to prove his talent without the pressure of high expectations, potentially revitalizing his career.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan explained that the decision to waive kicker Jake Moody was based on his inconsistent performance and loss of confidence, drawing from his own past coaching experiences. The team replaced Moody with Eddy Pineiro, citing Pineiro's accuracy and experience, and Shanahan emphasized that performance issues in the NFL have clear consequences, especially when draft expectations are high.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan explained that the team kept kicker Jake Moody longer than advisable due to past experiences with talented but inconsistent kickers and his draft investment, but ultimately decided to release him after poor performance and mental struggles, acknowledging it was the right move.