{
  "id": 4749085,
  "title": "Another NFL Team Takes Chance on Polarizing Kicker Jake Moody",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/another-nfl-team-takes-chance-on-polarizing-kicker-jake-moody",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T00:16:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/another-nfl-team-takes-chance-on-polarizing-kicker-jake-moody-12388363"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Baltimore Ravens bolstered their kicking corps by adding Jake Moody to their practice squad on Monday. Moody, a 2023 third-round pick from Michigan, followed a nomadic 2025 season with a new opportunity. He could contend for the Ravens' starting kicker position after Tyler Loop's inconsistent performance in preseason games. Moody made a strong rookie debut for the San Francisco 49ers, converting 21 of 25 field goals. However, his sophomore season saw him fall short, missing 10 field goals. Moody's troubles began with a missed field goal that prevented the 49ers from securing a late 10-point lead during a Week 3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Despite missing two more kicks, he still earned a spot on the 49ers' roster for the 2025 season. The Ravens quickly changed their minds and released him after Moody missed crucial field goals in Week 1. Moody's field goal accuracy improved with the Chicago Bears, where he made eight of nine attempts, including a game-winning 38-yard kick. Nevertheless, the Bears cut him when Cairo Santos returned from a quad injury. Within two months, Moody joined the Washington Commanders and went 10 of 11 in field goals and extra points, including successful long-range kicks (51 and 56 yards) to seal the regular season. This signing may pose a challenge for Loop, who struggled from longer distances during the preseason, missing 44-yard and 58-yard attempts. Loop had a strong rookie season, converting 88.4% of his field goals (30 of 34), but the Ravens failed to make the playoffs after his missed 44-yard field goal in a pivotal AFC North game.",
  "summary": "Jake Moody joined an AFC team's practice squad on Monday after playing for three different NFL teams last season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Baltimore Ravens add Jake Moody to practice squad.",
    "Moody struggled with field goals in 2025 season.",
    "Ravens release Moody after Week 1, join Washington Commanders."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}