Jake Moody: Released — What’s Really Happening?
As of September 9, 2025, the San Francisco 49ers officially waived placekicker Jake Moody, bringing an end to his two-and-a-half-season tenure with the team.
This decision came on the heels of a rocky Week 1 performance against Seattle — Moody went 1-for-3 on field goals, missing a short 27-yarder and having a 36-yarder blocked. With what was already a downward trend in performance from his rookie year (21-for-25) to his sophomore season (14-for-24), the 49ers decided to move on.
Waived — What Led to It?
Declining Consistency
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Rookie Season (2023): A promising debut — Moody made 21 of 25 FGs and 60 of 61 PATs.
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2024 Season: Accuracy faltered — only 14 of 24 field goals made, and struggles particularly from beyond 40 yards.
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2025 Season Opener: Just 1-of-3 field goals made, including a missed short-range attempt and a block, prompting his release.
Limited Roster Flexibility
Despite bringing in veteran Greg Zuerlein during the offseason, the 49ers eventually released him due to roster constraints. Moody had the chance to compete, but ultimately his performance didn’t hold up.
Front Office’s Final Say
Head coach Kyle Shanahan had backed Moody publicly but admitted the team was exploring kicking alternatives. That Week 1 stumble proved to be the breaking point.
Stats at a Glance
Career Totals (Through Week 1, 2025)
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Field Goals (FG): 46 made on 62 attempts — 74.2% accuracy.
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Longest FG: 57 yards — a rookie record for the 49ers WikipediaESPN.com.
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Total Points: 232.
2025 Season Opener Stats
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FG %: 33.3% (1-for-3)
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Extra Points: 100% (2-for-2), though the overview emphasizes field goals as the major concern.
Salary & Contract Breakdown
Rookie Contract (2023–2026)
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Term: 4-year deal signed May 9 (or 10), 2023.
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Total Value: Approx $5.3M–$5.45M across sources.
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Average Annual Salary (APY): ~$1.33M–$1.36M
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Signing Bonus: $857,512 (fully guaranteed).
Year-by-Year Compensation
Breakdown from Over The Cap:
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2023: Base $750K + prorated bonus ~$214K = Cap hit ~$964K; Cash Paid: ~$1.607M.
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2024: Base $941K + prorated bonus ~$214K + $50K workout bonus; Cash Paid: ~$991K.
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2025: Base $1.182M + prorated bonus ~$214K + $50K workout bonus; Cap hit: ~$1.447M; Cash Paid: ~$1.232M.
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2026 (future): Projected base $1.423M + similar bonus/workout structure.
Career Earnings to Date: ~$2.6M (2023 + 2024 + 2025 prorated cash).
Personal Life — Not Married, But In a Relationship
Jake Moody is not married, but has been openly dating Kamryn Abraskin since they met at the University of Michigan in 2019. They began dating officially in December 2019. Kamryn graduated with a degree in biochemistry and is now an MD candidate at Carle Illinois College of Medicine.
In June 2025, the couple announced they are expecting their first child.
Net Worth — Estimated at $1M
Jake Moody’s estimated net worth in 2025 is around $1 million. This value comes largely from his NFL contract earnings and signing bonus. While some sources cite his overall contract value (~$5.3M–$5.45M), net worth refers to what he has effectively taken home thus far, minus any spending or taxes.
He also has a few endorsement deals (Barstool, Fortnite, etc.), though terms are undisclosed and likely modest relative to his NFL income.
