Falcons Make A Change At Kicker
The Atlanta Falcons officially decided to cut kicker Nick Folk on Tuesday. The decision comes after a tough start to the current campaign for the veteran kicker.
Folk struggled to find consistency during his first season in Atlanta. He managed to hit 13 out of 18 field goal attempts overall. His final game for the team included a missed 38 yard field goal on Sunday during a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Folk's Recent Struggles
Long distance attempts were a major issue for Folk this year. He made only 1 out of 4 kicks from 50 yards or longer during the 2026 season.
His recent struggles stand in contrast to his past form. Across the previous three seasons with the New York Jets and the Tennessee Titans, Folk missed just three field goal attempts combined. Atlanta signed him during the offseason to a two year contract worth $9 million, with $4 million guaranteed. The Falcons were the sixth team Folk played for in his career.
Jake Moody Steps In
To fill the spot, Atlanta signed kicker Jake Moody off the Baltimore Ravens practice squad. Moody was on his second stint with the practice squad in Baltimore before Atlanta made the move.
Moody proved his ability last Thursday when he made a 53 yard field goal in a heavy downpour. That performance was his first game for Baltimore. The Ravens had brought him in because their primary kicker, Tyler Loop, suffered a groin injury and went on injured reserve.
Moving Indoors To Atlanta
Moody was drawn to Atlanta by the chance to kick indoors for the first time in his career. The Falcons play at Mercedes Benz Stadium, which features a retractable roof. Kicking inside offers far more stable conditions than kicking outdoors in bad weather.
The move leaves Baltimore looking for another option. With Tyler Loop expected to miss at least the next three games with his groin issue, the Ravens will now be searching for their third kicker of the season.
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