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49ers Waive Kicker Jake Moody After Week 1 Misses, Begin Veteran Search

San Francisco turns to tryouts to stabilize a shaky kicking game as injuries heighten the need for dependable points.

Overview

  • San Francisco announced the Sept. 9 waiver of 2023 third-round pick Jake Moody after he went 1-for-3 at Seattle, missing from 27 yards and having a 36-yarder blocked in a 17-13 win.
  • Kyle Shanahan initially said there was “no question” Moody would keep his job before reversing course as the team evaluated alternatives.
  • Veteran Eddy Piñeiro worked out for the 49ers, with multiple reports suggesting a signing could follow, though no move has been announced by the team.
  • Following Moody’s release the 49ers temporarily had no kicker on the roster, and former camp competitor Greg Joseph has been identified in reports as a logical option.
  • The roster shakeup coincided with George Kittle being placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, ruling him out for at least four games.