{"id":52081,"date":"2025-09-10T13:25:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T13:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=52081"},"modified":"2025-09-10T13:25:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T13:25:35","slug":"breaking-the-49ers-released-k-jake-moody%f0%9f%9a%a8-moody-25-will-go-on-waivers-but-will-become-a-free-agent-if-he-goes-unclaimed-the-49ers-selected-moody-in-the-3rd-round-of-the-2023-nfl-draft-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=52081","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: The 49ers released K Jake Moody🚨 Moody, 25, will go on waivers, but will become a free-agent if he goes unclaimed. The 49ers selected Moody in the 3rd-round of the 2023 NFL Draft."},"content":{"rendered":"

A seismic shift occurred within the San Francisco 49ers organization when the team officially waived kicker Jake Moody on September 9, 2025. The move came swiftly on the heels of an underwhelming performance in Week\u202f1, where Moody, aged 25, struggled with consistency\u2014missing a relatively short 27\u2011yard attempt and suffering a blocked 36\u2011yard try, finishing the game just 1-for\u20113 on field goals<\/p>\n

Moody\u2019s departure marks the end of a tumultuous two-plus seasons in the Bay Area. A third-round pick in 2023, selected 99th overall, he entered the league with high expectations as the highest-drafted kicker in several years\u2014a gamble that would ultimately prove costly<\/p>\n

In his rookie year, he delivered a promising performance\u2014converting 21 of 25 field goals. But his sophomore season was marred by a steep decline, as he made just 14 of 24 attempts. Notably, he struggled from 40 yards and beyond, going 16-for-29 in that range over his career \u00a0Despite flashes of brilliance\u2014such as establishing a then\u2011Super Bowl record with a 55\u2011yard field goal in Super Bowl LVIII\u2014those moments were eclipsed by erratic accuracy<\/p>\n

Expectations for the 2025 season had been cautiously optimistic. The coaching staff initiated kicking competition during the offseason, signing veteran Greg Joseph to push Moody. Although Moody ultimately prevailed in that contest\u2014earning the job after Joseph’s release\u2014his hold on the position always felt tenuousEven after shining in a preseason with five successful field goals out of six, doubts lingered<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, the 49ers\u2019 patience frayed quickly. In the Week\u202f1 matchup in Seattle, Moody missed a winnable 27\u2011yard attempt, had another blocked due to poor line protection, and barely redeemed himself with a 32\u2011yard field goal to tie the game at 10\u201110. He made all his extra points, but the damage was done . Across 32 career games, he\u2019d converted just 74.2% of his field goals\u2014far below league standards\u2014though his extra-point rate remained robust at 97.9%<\/p>\n

The 49ers acted quickly: on the same day they cut Moody, they signed veteran kicker Eddy Pineiro. At age 29, Pineiro brought proven accuracy to the mix\u2014boasting a career field-goal percentage of 88.1%, ranking fourth-best in NFL history among kickers with over 100 attempts. His 2022 season had been stellar: converting 94.3% of field goals, second-best that year<\/p>\n

Other roster complications factored into this decision: tight end George Kittle was placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, and wide receiver Jauan Jennings was deemed day-to-day with a shoulder issue. Quarterback Brock Purdy\u2019s availability was also clouded by multiple ailments. In this context, the 49ers needed stability from special teams\u2014something Moody could no longer provide (New York Post<\/a>).<\/p>\n

This sequence underlines the brutal reality of NFL roster management: lofty draft status and early promise offer only temporary shelter from performance issues. Although head coach Kyle Shanahan had previously publicly endorsed Moody, the team swiftly pivoted when reliability became nonnegotiable (The Sun<\/a>, New York Post<\/a>).<\/p>\n

From a wider lens, this situation encapsulates the 49ers\u2019 balancing act between forward-looking ambition and pragmatic demands. The franchise invested a high draft pick in Moody\u2014choosing potential over proven experience. When that gamble yielded too many misses, with substantial consequences in close games, the willingness to cut bait emerged quickly. The kicker position, unlike many others, accommodates no transition\u2014missed opportunities directly alter game outcomes. Hence, despite Moody\u2019s initial promise and affiliation to Michigan, the 49ers moved on without hesitation<\/p>\n

Looking at the human side, one must consider the mental toll. Reddit fans documented the emotional rollercoaster: some lamented the team\u2019s handling of Moody\u2019s injury and recovery timeline, suggesting mismanagement contributed to erosion of confidence and performance. One wrote, \u201cMoody was fine as a rookie \u2026 his injury was mismanaged, and that’s on coaching and the training staff as much as it is on the player\u201d (Reddit<\/a>). Another reflected ambivalently, \u201cMoody will always be 100% Kyle\u2019s guy, until he isn’t\u201d (Reddit<\/a>). Those sentiments reveal a complex relationship between fanbase and player: hope tinged with frustration, loyalty diluted by results.<\/p>\n

Fans also reminisce nostalgically about his flashes of brilliance\u2014super-bowl kicks, pre-injury form\u2014calling him \u201cMoney Moody\u201d or \u201cPure Moods\u201d (Reddit<\/a>). Yet, those brighter moments seem distant now, drowned by inconsistency and crucial failures in clutch situations.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, it’s clear the 49ers are banking on veteran steadiness. Pineiro\u2019s track record provides that, though success is never guaranteed, especially in hostile environments and high-pressure moments. His signing speaks volumes: experience and accuracy have supplanted potential and past flashes. The question now is whether Pineiro can rack up more highlights than heartbreaks\u2014but for the moment, the franchise has shifted direction decidedly.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Moody faces an uncertain future: waived and exposed to the league’s volatile waiver process, he\u2019ll either be claimed by another team or enter free agency. It\u2019s a pivotal moment\u2014a crossroads for a former high pick whose NFL life now hinges on second chances and new beginnings.<\/p>\n

In summary, the release of Jake Moody is a cautionary tale of early promise colliding with heightened expectations and unforgiving performance metrics. From a promising rookie season to a faltering sophomore year, and ultimately a Week\u202f1 downfall that sealed his fate, the arc of Moody\u2019s 49ers tenure is swift and unmoving. As the chapter closes on Moody in San Francisco, a new one begins\u2014for both him and his replacement, in a franchise always chasing its next Super Bowl push.<\/p>\n

Let me know if you’d like a breakdown of Pineiro\u2019s career or how the 49ers\u2019 roster might shift in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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