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49ers Sign Veteran Kicker Greg Joseph to Challenge Jake Moody

The move initiates a training camp competition following Moody's injury-impacted 2024 season and declining accuracy.

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Dec 15, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Washington Commanders place kicker Greg Joseph (46) misses a field goal during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The San Francisco 49ers have signed Greg Joseph to a one-year deal, aiming to create competition for incumbent kicker Jake Moody.
  • Head coach Kyle Shanahan emphasized that pressure from a respected competitor like Joseph could elevate Moody's performance.
  • Moody struggled in 2024, ranking 32nd in field-goal percentage (70.6%) after a high ankle sprain in Week 5 impacted his accuracy.
  • Joseph, a six-year NFL veteran with an 82.2% career field-goal success rate, made 16 of 20 attempts in 2024 across three teams.
  • Special teams coordinator Brant Boyer attributed Moody's 2024 struggles to his injury but praised his talent and potential for improvement.