Overview
- The Washington Commanders placed kicker Jake Moody on waivers, meaning teams have 24 hours to claim him before he becomes a free agent.
- Waiving Moody clears $1.58 million in salary-cap room for Washington and creates a $125,000 dead‑money charge against their cap.
- Undrafted rookie Drew Stevens emerged as the clear camp leader and is the likely Week 1 kicker for the Commanders barring an outside signing.
- Moody was re-signed in the spring after six appearances with Washington in 2025, but his late camp struggles and uneven accuracy since his 2023 rookie year have hurt his market.
- The decision highlights how fragile kicking jobs are in the NFL and could leave Moody unsigned before the season, while the Commanders aim for more consistency at the position.