Overview

• Kyle Shanahan declined to commit to bringing in competition after the preseason finale, calling Moody a talented kicker and saying the team will see how it goes during the year.
• Against the Chargers, Moody missed an extra point and kicked a kickoff out of bounds, moments that drew visible frustration from Shanahan and special teams coach Brant Boyer.
• Moody also showcased his ceiling this preseason with a 59-yard game-winning field goal in the previous contest, which coaches said reflected growing confidence.
• Boyer defended Moody by pointing to last season’s high-ankle sprain and emphasized the kicker’s response to adversity following an accuracy dip in 2024.
• The 49ers released veteran Greg Joseph earlier in camp and Moody remains the lone kicker on the roster, even as media and fan criticism renews questions about his job security.