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Commanders Replace Matt Gay With Jake Moody From Bears Practice Squad

The team turns to third-year kicker Jake Moody to stabilize a problem spot during its bye week.

Overview

  • Washington released Matt Gay one day after he missed 51- and 56-yard attempts in a 16-13 overtime loss to the Dolphins in Madrid.
  • Head coach Dan Quinn said the move reflected a season-long evaluation, as Gay went 13-for-19 on field goals with a 4-for-9 mark from 50-plus yards.
  • The Commanders signed Jake Moody off Chicago’s practice squad; the 2023 third-rounder went 8-for-9 with a game-winner while filling in for the Bears in Weeks 6–7.
  • Washington is 3-8, on a six-game skid, and will use the bye to integrate Moody before hosting the Broncos on Nov. 30.
  • The 49ers signed Gay to their practice squad as Eddy Piñeiro recovers from a Grade 1 hamstring strain and is considered week-to-week.