The Washington Commanders seem like they’re on a path to have a new kicker in 2026.
“Sources: The Commanders are not planning to tender K Jake Moody as an RFA,” NFL insider Jordan Schultz wrote on his official X account on Tuesday. “He will become a free agent. The 26-year-old was 18/20 on FGs last year during his time in Chicago and Washington, including 2/2 from 50+, with a long of 56.”
The Commanders moved quickly to replace kicker Matt Gay after a terrible performance in a Week 11 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Madrid, Spain, by signing Moody, a former 3rd round pick, off the Chicago Bears practice squad on November 17.
The Commanders entered the season as legitimate Super Bowl contenders but saw the season come off the rails due to a series of injuries as they stumbled to a 5-12 record.
Commanders fans were already familiar with Moody. He set the Bears franchise record for a kicker’s 1st game with 4 field goals in a 25-24 win over the Commanders in Week 6, including a game-winning 38-yard field goal as time expired.
“Chicago Bears kicker Jake Moody’s signature moment of the 2025 season came against the Washington Commanders back in October,” Bears Wire’s Brandon Sugrue wrote after Moody signed. “Now, he gets the opportunity to become their starting kicker for the rest of the season.”
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