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• Commanders sign Jake Moody as 49ers search for Eddy Piñeiro replacement
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  Former 49ers kicker Jake Moody signs with the Commanders as San Francisco evaluates replacements amid Eddy Piñeiro's injury concerns.
  David Bonilla • Share • Nov 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
• Ex-49ers kicker Jake Moody rubs more salt in fans' wounds
  From the Web › SFGate
  Look away, 49ers fans.
  Share • Oct 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
• Questions, takeaways from NFL Week 6: Bijan Robinson shines for Falcons; Jake Moody kicks Bears to victory
  From the Web › ESPN
  Share • Oct 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
• 49ers fans use new kicker's walk-off win to roast Jake Moody
  From the Web › SFGate
  Moody's replacement drilled a buzzer-beating 35-yard field goal for a 49ers win.
  Share • Sep 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
• Why Jake Moody might succeed with Bears after failing with 49ers
  From the Web › SI.com
  Jake Moody, who kicked himself out of a job with the 49ers three years after they spent a third-round pick on him, has signed with the Chicago Bears' practice squad...
  Share • Sep 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• Report: K Jake Moody to sign with Bears practice squad
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Jake Moody is headed back to the Midwest. After clearing waivers, the former 49ers kicker is signing with the Bears' practice squad, according to reporter Jordan...
  Share • Sep 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
• Former 49ers kicker Jake Moody joins Bears
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  49ers cut ties with Jake Moody after Week 1 struggles. The former kicker signs with the Bears as San Francisco turns to veteran Eddy Piñeiro.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 12, 2025 at 9:50 AM
• Jake Moody finds new home just days after missing short FG, being waived by 49ers
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Jake Moody is no longer a member of the San Francisco 49ers, but he already found a new NFL home.
  Share • Sep 12, 2025 at 9:40 AM
• John Lynch opens up about 49ers' decision to waive Jake Moody
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  49ers GM John Lynch discusses the team's tough decision to release kicker Jake Moody and bring in veteran Eddy Piñeiro to replace him.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 11, 2025 at 9:32 AM
• 49ers' Kyle Shanahan bluntly addresses Jake Moody's release
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers released kicker Jake Moody earlier this week, and head coach Kyle Shanahan shared his feelings on the decision on Wednesday.
  Share • Sep 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• Kyle Shanahan says Jake Moody reached the point where 49ers had no choice but to cut him
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers invested a third-round draft pick in kicker Jake Moody in 2023, then stuck by him for two shaky seasons. But when Moody continued to struggle in the first game...
  Share • Sep 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
• Shanahan on 49ers moving on from Jake Moody: 'There wasn't that much of a decision'
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  49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan explains the difficult decision to waive kicker Jake Moody, citing his lack of confidence as the main factor.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
• The hard lessons the 49ers must learn from the Jake Moody saga
  From the Web › SFGate
  SFGATE columnist Eric Ting isn't sure cutting Moody will solve the bigger problem.
  Share • Sep 10, 2025 at 4:20 AM
• 49ers replace Jake Moody with one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers didn't wait long to sign a veteran kicker to replace the recently-waived Jake Moody.
  Share • Sep 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• Report: 49ers signing Eddy Piñeiro to replace Jake Moody
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  The 49ers are signing veteran kicker Eddy Piñeiro to replace Jake Moody, who was waived after his struggles in the Week 1 win.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
• Kawakami: The 49ers' exhausting, erratic, nonsensical Jake Moody era is finally over
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  The kicker missed a 27-yard field goal attempt and had a 36-yard attempt blocked in his final game with the team.
  Share • Sep 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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• 49ers Sign WR Kendrick Bourne; Place George Kittle on IR, Waive Jake Moody
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  The San Francisco 49ers have signed WR Kendrick Bourne, placed TE George Kittle on Injured Reserve, waived K Jake Moody, and release WR Robbie Chosen.
  Share • Sep 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
• 49ers roster moves: Bourne signing announced; Kittle to IR; Moody waived; WR released from practice squad
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  49ers announce major roster moves: Kendrick Bourne returns, George Kittle heads to IR, Jake Moody waived, and WR Robbie Chosen released.
  Site Staff • Share • Sep 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
• 49ers working out kicker Eddy Piñeiro after waiving Jake Moody
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  The 49ers are working out veteran kicker Eddy Piñeiro after waiving Jake Moody, whose struggles continued in the team's Week 1 victory.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 9, 2025 at 1:06 PM
• Why did the 49ers cut Jake Moody, their former third-round kicker?
  From the Web › For The Win
  Yep, it's exactly why you think.
  Share • Sep 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
• 49ers place George Kittle on injured reserve, replace kicker Jake Moody with Eddy Piñeiro
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Tight end George Kittle will miss at least the 49ers' next four games on Injured Reserve, and Eddy Piñeiro has replaced kicker Jake Moody.
  Share • Sep 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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• San Francisco 49ers waiving kicker Jake Moody, according to reports
  From the Web › USA Today
  The San Francisco 49ers are moving on from kicker Jake Moody after he missed two field goals in Week 1.
  Share • Sep 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
• How the 49ers will replace kicker Jake Moody
  From the Web › SI.com
  The Jake Moody Era has come to an end in Santa Clara. That's because the 49ers just waived him, according to the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
  Share • Sep 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
• Niners waive Jake Moody after missed kicks; TE George Kittle (hamstring) headed to injured reserve
  From the Web › NFL.com
  The San Francisco 49ers are waiving the kicker Jake Moody and are placing tight end George Kittle on IR due to a hamstring injury, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero...
  Share • Sep 9, 2025 at 10:20 AM
• 49ers move on from kicker Jake Moody
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  After a rough Week 1 outing by Jake Moody, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan stood by his kicker.Shanahan has now stepped away.The 49ers are waiving Moody, per multiple...
  Share • Sep 9, 2025 at 10:20 AM
• 49ers cut embattled kicker Jake Moody, reportedly sign veteran replacement
  From the Web › SFGate
  Moody's time with the 49ers ends one game into his third season.
  Share • Sep 9, 2025 at 10:20 AM
• 49ers in Week 2 power rankings: Defense shines amid new injury concerns
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  49ers shine on defense in Week 1 win, but injuries to George Kittle and Brock Purdy raise questions ahead of Week 2 matchup.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
• Report: 49ers waiving kicker Jake Moody after continued struggles
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers are reportedly waiving kicker Jake Moody after his struggles continued into Week 1, a move that comes just days after a tough victory.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 9, 2025 at 9:52 AM
• 49ers grades: The latest on Brock Purdy's injuries, Jake Moody's status, and more
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  The starting quarterback is dealing with shoulder and toe issues, while the kicker may be losing his grip on a job.
  Share • Sep 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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• Kyle Shanahan, 49ers exploring kicker options as Jake Moody's struggles continue
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers have a substantial question at kicker, and they are not sure yet what the answer is.Jake Moody, who had a rollercoaster of a preseason performance, has not...
  Share • Sep 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
• Transcript: Kyle Shanahan provides 49ers injury updates after Week 1 win vs. Seahawks
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  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters during a conference call on Monday, the day after the team's 17-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks...
  Site Staff • Share • Sep 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
• 49ers 'looking into' kicker options amid Jake Moody's struggles
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  The 49ers are evaluating their options at kicker after Jake Moody's Week 1 struggles, which saw him miss two field goals against the Seahawks.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
• Several 49ers players finally sound fed up with Jake Moody
  From the Web › SFGate
  "I saw two thrown helmets and a lot of ticked-off-looking players."
  Share • Sep 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
• Kurtenbach: An act of mercy — it's time (again) for the 49ers to cut kicker Jake Moody
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Niners' highly drafted kicker has made 12 of his last 21 field goals.
  Share • Sep 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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• 49ers vs. Seahawks PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts
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  49ers vs. Seahawks PFF grades: See which 49ers stars stood out, who struggled, and full Week 1 snap counts from their 17-13 season-opening win.
  David Bonilla • Share • Sep 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM
• 49ers survive to win season opener: Rapid reactions
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  49ers overcome red zone woes and key injuries to edge Seahawks 17-13 in a gritty season opener. Rapid reactions from San Francisco's Week 1 win.
  Marc Adams • Share • Sep 8, 2025 at 7:57 AM
• Has Jake Moody's status with 49ers changed after another rough outing?
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  At some point, if he keeps kicking the way he's kicking, Jake Moody is going to lose his job. But that day is not Sunday, immediately after the 49ers' 17-13 win over the...
  Share • Sep 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
• Robert Saleh's return immediately lifts 49ers
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  49ers' defense shines in Week 1 as Robert Saleh's return sparks a 17-13 win over the Seahawks, proving he's still one of the NFL's top coaches.
  Isaiah Webster • Share • Sep 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
• The 5 Key Offseason Weaknesses the 49ers Overcame to Defeat Seattle in Week 1
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  49ers overcame injuries, depth concerns, and special teams struggles to beat the Seahawks 17-13 in Week 1. Here are the 5 key fixes that fueled the win.
  JD Salazar • Share • Sep 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
• Shanahan: Jake Moody's status with 49ers not in question after another shaky outing
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  49ers coach Kyle Shanahan stands firm on kicker Jake Moody's role despite missed field goals and fan frustration after the Week 1 win in Seattle.
  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Sep 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
• Recap: Stalwart defense, late-game heroics give 49ers hard-fought 17-13 win in Seattle
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  49ers defense shines as Brock Purdy, Jake Tonges deliver late heroics in a 17-13 comeback win over the Seahawks in Seattle.
  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Sep 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
• 49ers mailbag: Will Jauan Jennings play Sunday? Which SF rookie will have the biggest impact in 2025? Who are the X-factors against Seattle?
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  San Francisco 49ers mailbag: Will Jauan Jennings play Sunday? Which rookie will make the biggest impact? Plus, who are the X-factors vs. Seattle?
  Marc Adams • Share • Sep 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• Kyle Shanahan: Jake Moody had a rough end to last season, but looks good this year
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  San Francisco kicker Jake Moody had an ugly ending to last season, going 6-for-12 on field goals over the last six games. But 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan remains confident...
  Share • Aug 28, 2025 at 9:20 AM
• Why 49ers' Jake Moody has changed the way he kicks: 'I want to prove I belong here'
  From the Web › ESPN
  Moody believes the change to a two-step kicking approach should alleviate some of his inconsistency and boost accuracy.
  Share • Aug 28, 2025 at 3:20 AM
• Transcript: John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan discuss 49ers' 53-man roster
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  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch spoke to reporters on Wednesday, the day after the team reduced its roster to 53 players...
  Site Staff • Share • Aug 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
• 49ers GM John Lynch reiterates, backs up Kyle Shanahan's support of Jake Moody
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — John Lynch shares Kyle Shanahan’s support for 49ers kicker Jake Moody, at least for now.The general manager/president of football...
  Share • Aug 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
• John Lynch: 49ers still believe in Jake Moody despite struggles
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  After a season of struggles, 49ers GM John Lynch says the organization still believes in kicker Jake Moody, despite public concern.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
• 49ers announce 53-man roster ahead of 2025 season
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  49ers finalize 53-man roster for 2025 season with key moves and surprises. See the full breakdown by position ahead of Week 1 kickoff.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
• 49ers position groups that could benefit from roster cutdowns
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  The 49ers face key injuries at WR, guard, and defensive line. See which positions the team could target to add depth from the upcoming NFL roster cuts.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
• 49ers vs. Chargers PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts
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  Get the full Pro Football Focus report on the 49ers vs. Chargers preseason game. See which players stood out and who earned the highest PFF grades.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
• Jake Moody's roller coaster ride continues in 49ers' preseason win vs. Chargers
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — Jake Moody’s roller coaster of a preseason continued when the 49ers and Chargers met up for the final exhibition contest at Levi’s...
  Share • Aug 24, 2025 at 9:20 AM
• Transcripts: What Kyle Shanahan, others said after 49ers' 30-23 win vs. Chargers
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  San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and several others spoke with reporters after Saturday's 30-23 preseason win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Here is what...
  Site Staff • Share • Aug 23, 2025 at 11:24 PM
• 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan on Jake Moody: 'I know he's a talented kicker'
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  The 49ers face a tough decision on kicker Jake Moody after his latest mistakes. Get Kyle Shanahan's comments and the team's options ahead of the roster cuts.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
• Kurtenbach: Jake Moody's latest misses should seal his 49ers' fate
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Moody missed an extra point and sailed a kickoff out of bounds against the Chargers
  Share • Aug 23, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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• Jake Moody drills 38-yard FG to give 49ers the lead
  From the Web › NFL.com
  San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody drills 38-yard field goal to give the 49ers the lead.
  Share • Aug 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
• Recap: 49ers ride turnovers to 30-23 win over the Chargers to close the preseason
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  49ers capitalize on turnovers to beat Chargers 30-23 in preseason finale, with Curtis Robinson's pick-six sealing the win at Levi's Stadium.
  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Aug 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
• Fantasy football draft strategy, rankings, and when to add 49ers players
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  Get your fantasy football draft guide, with strategies for every pick and player rankings. Find out where to draft 49ers like McCaffrey, Purdy, and Kittle.
  Jack Stewart • Share • Aug 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
• How the 49ers might replace kicker Jake Moody next week
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers have a kicker problem. Three years ago, they spent a third-round pick on Jake Moody because he has a strong leg. Unfortunately for them, he's inaccurate by NFL...
  Share • Aug 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• 49ers mailbag: If the 49ers pull off a major trade before the season, which position group might they target? Concerns about Alfred Collins? Bubble players who could be traded?
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  49ers mailbag: Trade targets, Alfred Collins update, bubble players, and preseason insights as San Francisco heads into week one.
  Marc Adams • Share • Aug 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
• 49ers training camp: Williams talks team mentality, Moody struggles, Skyy arrives, other notes from practice
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  49ers kicker Jake Moody missed two kicks in practice. Trent Williams shares a "one-week-at-a-time" mentality, and newly acquired Skyy Moore joins the team.
  David Bonilla • Share • Aug 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM