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49ers Confirm Jake Moody as Starting Kicker, Release Five Players

Special teams coordinator Brant Boyer relied on consistency metrics to award the job to Moody, with new additions reinforcing depth along the line and secondary.

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San Francisco 49ers’ Jake Moody (4) kicks a 33-yard field goal in the third quarter of their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
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Overview

  • The 49ers released kicker Greg Joseph, cornerback Tre Avery, wide receiver Isaiah Neyor, quarterback Tanner Mordecai and tight end Mason Pline.
  • Despite Joseph’s 22-of-24 practice record and Moody’s 21-of-24 mark with longer-range misses, staff prioritized Moody’s kickoff placement and steady execution in camp drills.
  • San Francisco added cornerback Fabian Moreau, defensive lineman Bruce Hector, re-signed safety Jaylen Mahoney and signed offensive tackle Isaiah Prince to reinforce roster depth.
  • These moves lock the roster ahead of Saturday’s preseason opener against the Denver Broncos.
  • Moody, entering his third season, inherits both field-goal and kickoff duties after overcoming a challenging 2024 campaign marked by a high-ankle sprain.