US EditionKicker Matt Gay released by the Washington Commanders after 2 more missed field-goal tries
- On Monday, the Washington Commanders released kicker Matt Gay after he missed two field goals in a 16-13 overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins in Spain, including a 56-yard attempt wide right.
- This season, Gay recorded a 68.4% field-goal total with 13 of 19 made and struggled on long-range kicks, going 4-of-9 from 50+ yards.
- Earlier in the game, Matt Gay missed a 51-yard attempt, and after the loss, he said he felt '100% of the blame' for the defeat.
- Coach Dan Quinn, head coach, and Adam Peters, general manager, met with Matt Gay to deliver the news, citing a need for change; no replacement announced as the team enters a bye week before hosting the Denver Broncos on Nov. 30.
- Peters had signed Gay in April with $4.35 million guaranteed, and Gay’s Pro Bowl pick and Super Bowl champion status underline franchise kicking struggles dating to 2024.
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By HOWARD FENDRICH Kicker Matt Gay was released by the Commanders on Monday, a day after missing two field goal attempts in a 16-13 overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins in Spain, and a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Washington replaced him by signing Jake Moody from the Chicago Bears' practice squad. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Commanders did not announce Moody's signing.…
Commanders to sign Bears practice-squad kicker Jake Moody: report
When the Commanders needed a new kicker, they went looking for the one who beat them at the last second last month. They agreed to sign Jake Moody from the Bears’ practice squad Monday, NFL Network reported, after cutting Matt Gay. Moody joined the Bears when the 49ers cut him after their opener and worked on their practice squad until Cairo Santos got hurt leading up to the Commanders game Oct. 13. Moody made 4 of 5 field goals that night, incl…
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