Overview

• San Francisco waived the 2023 third-rounder after a 1-for-3 opener that included a 27-yard miss off the upright and a blocked 36-yarder.
• Kyle Shanahan said the decision followed Moody losing confidence and changing his kicking mechanics, making consistency unlikely.
• John Lynch described sleeping on the call after Week 1 before pivoting to Piñeiro for his proven record and familiarity with special-teams staff and holder Thomas Morstead.
• Piñeiro said he chose the 49ers over a planned trip to the Falcons and will handle field goals and kickoffs Sunday against the Saints.
• The veteran carries an 88.1% career field-goal rate that ranks among the best historically, underscoring the team’s push to stabilize a turbulent position.