Jake Moody Joins Falcons as Nick Folk Is Released
The Atlanta Falcons are signing kicker Jake Moody from the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad and releasing veteran Nick Folk, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The move gives Atlanta a new option at kicker after Folk missed a field goal in the team’s loss to Cincinnati.
Moody recently made a 53-yard field goal in his Ravens debut. He stepped in after Baltimore placed Tyler Loop on injured reserve with a groin injury.
Falcons change kicking options
Folk has made 13 of 18 field-goal attempts this season, including one of four from 50 yards or longer. His miss against the Bengals was from 38 yards.
Moody could stay in Atlanta for the rest of the season if he performs well. The Falcons play in a dome, which may suit a kicker, while Baltimore’s Loop could reclaim his job after missing at least four games.
Ravens need another kicker
Atlanta’s signing leaves Baltimore looking for another option. The Ravens had been willing to put Moody on their 53-man roster to protect him from other teams, but he was attracted by the Falcons’ situation, according to a report citing The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec.
Moody had joined Baltimore’s practice squad after Loop struggled, then left the team before his brief return to the active kicking role. He made the 53-yarder in his Ravens debut.
The Falcons’ move changes their kicking options ahead of their next game.
