Washington Commanders are releasing kicker Jake Moody, AP source says

The Washington Commanders have decided to release kicker Jake Moody, according to an AP source. This news comes alongside the signing of linebacker Krys Barnes. The move to cut Moody concludes the team's training camp kicking competition, with rookie Drew Stevens now holding the position. Stevens, who made a 41-yard field goal against the Dolphins, has surpassed Moody's performance in practices.

Moody, 26, had a successful season last year, making 10 out of 11 field goal attempts for Washington. He previously played for the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears. In contrast, Stevens, 22, set impressive records at Iowa University, making 76 field goals and holding the school record for the longest field goal at 58 yards. Barnes, a linebacker for the Carolina Panthers before joining the Commanders, has amassed 323 tackles in his career across three NFL teams.