Chicago Bears’ practice squad kicker signed by Washington

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Eric Root | Last updated Nov 17, 2025 8:08 PM ET

After kicking a game winning field goal for the Chicago Bears back during week 6, it looks like Jake Moody has been signed to a new team.

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According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Bears’ practice squad kicker will be heading to the team he defeated earlier in the season.

The Chicago Bears will be losing Jake Moody

Oct 13, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Chicago Bears kicker Jake Moody (16) celebrates with teammates after kicking a game-winning field goal against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Pelliserro confirmed on X, that the Washington Commanders have signed Moody on Monday.

The Commanders have signed kicker Jake Moody off of the Bears practice squad, per source.

Another new kicker for Washington, which cut Matt Gay today.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 17, 2025

Moody spent the 2024 season with the San Fransisco 49ers. He was then cut by the 49ers following week one.

Moody was then brought onto the Bears’ practice squad following Cairo Santos’ early season struggles. Moody then played for the Bears against Washington. The second-year kicker made all of his kicks including the game winner.

This leaves the Bears with Santos as the only kicker on the team. Despite the struggles, Ben Johnson has remained confident in his kicker. Santos went on to kick a 48 yard game winner against Minnesota on Sunday.

NFL: San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks Sep 7, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Francisco 49ers place kicker Jake Moody (4) makes a field goal during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

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