Commanders to release K Jake Moody
The Washington Commanders are releasing kicker Jake Moody and naming undrafted rookie Drew Stevens as the starter.
The brief
The Washington Commanders are parting ways with kicker Jake Moody, according to reports from outlets including The Washington Post, The New York Times, and ESPN. Moody, a former San Francisco 49ers draft pick and former Michigan kicker, lost the kicking competition in Washington.
Coverage highlights that the decision shifts the starting kicker role to undrafted rookie Drew Stevens. The move follows a struggle for the placekicker position during team activities.
Future updates will show where Jake Moody lands following his release and how rookie Drew Stevens performs in the starting role for Washington.
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Sources (9)
- Commanders parting ways with former Bears kicker Bears Wire · 5h ago
- Washington Commanders are releasing kicker Jake Moody, AP source says SFGATE · 5h ago
- Former 49ers Draft Pick Cut by NFC Team in Favor of Rookie Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Former Michigan kicker reportedly loses starting job in Washington Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Failed 49ers 3rd-round just lost another competition Niners Wire · 6h ago
- Commanders release Jake Moody, tap undrafted rookie Drew Stevens as kicker The Washington Post · 6h ago
- Commanders to release K Jake Moody, give starting job to rookie Drew Stevens The New York Times · 6h ago
- Source: Commanders to cut struggling placekicker Jake Moody espn.com · 6h ago
- Commanders to release K Jake Moody NBC Sports · 6h ago broke it first
Quick answers
Who are the Washington Commanders releasing?
The Commanders are releasing kicker Jake Moody.
Who is taking over the starting kicker job in Washington?
Undrafted rookie Drew Stevens is taking over the starting kicker job.
Which team previously drafted Jake Moody?
Jake Moody was previously drafted by the San Francisco 49ers.
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