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 against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Chicago Bears team captain put on notice hours before MNF game

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Eric Root | Last updated Oct 13, 2025 6:09 PM ET

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos has been dealing with a right thigh injury since the team returned from the bye week to prepare for Monday Night’s showdown against the Washington Commanders.

The veteran kicker has been listed as questionable, even though he practiced in full to end the week. It now seems that the Bears’ kicker could be out for Monday’s game.

According to the Chicago Bears’ official page on X, the team elevated former 49ers kicker Jake Moody from the practice squad.

The Chicago Bears have brought up Jake Moody from the practice squad for MNF

Via the Chicago Bears on X:

”We have elevated Jonathan Ford and Jake Moody from the practice squad. Austin Booker and Travis Homer have been downgraded to out.”

We have elevated Jonathan Ford and Jake Moody from the practice squad. Austin Booker and Travis Homer have been downgraded to out.

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) October 13, 2025

It’s still uncertain if Moody will be active for Monday’s game. There is a chance that the team will let Santos go through a pregame warmup to see how he feels prior to kickoff.

If Santos isn’t good to go, the struggling former 49ers kicker will face a ton of pressure in a very important game for the Bears.

Santos’ right quad injury has flared up, Moody could very well play on Monday Night

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson throws kicker under the bus after costly mistake 18 Chicago Bears Cairo Santos kicks game-winning field goal vs Packers – Credit: Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

In an update from Bears insider Brad Biggs, Santos’ right quad injury flared up over the weekend. Looks like there is a legit chance that Moody will be kicking for the Bears in Washington on Monday night.

UPDATING: Cairo Santos' right quad injury flared up over the weekend.

Elevating Jake Moody from the practice squad is more than a precaution for the #Bears. Sounds like he could very well be handling kicking duties tonight at Washington.

Details.https://t.co/IpYHiEaUTu

— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) October 13, 2025