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Falcons Cut Folk, Sign Moody Amidst Kicking Carousel
10 Nov
Summary
- Atlanta Falcons released kicker Nick Folk after one season.
- Jake Moody joins Falcons after leaving Ravens practice squad.
- Moody was attracted by Atlanta's indoor stadium and retractable roof.
The Atlanta Falcons have decided to release kicker Nick Folk, a move confirmed on Tuesday. Folk's performance this season, his first with the Falcons, included a 13-of-18 field goal success rate and struggles with kicks beyond 50 yards.
Despite a prior reputation for accuracy with previous teams, Folk's recent misses led to his departure. The Falcons had signed him to a two-year, $9 million deal in the offseason.
Filling the void, the Falcons are bringing in Jake Moody from the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad. Moody, who recently kicked a 53-yard field goal in adverse weather conditions for the Ravens, was reportedly drawn to the prospect of kicking indoors.
The Ravens, meanwhile, will search for their third kicker this season as Tyler Loop is sidelined with a groin injury, expected to miss at least three games.
