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The Atlanta Falcons are making a change at kicker, opting to sign Jake Moody off the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad and release Nick Folk, as reported by Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report.
Folk, who has connected on just 13 of 18 field goal attempts this season, missed a field goal in each of the past two games. He also missed an extra point, converting 17 of 18 attempts over nine games.
Moody, meanwhile, was elevated from the practice squad to handle kicking duties for Baltimore in Thursday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, filling in for the injured Tyler Loop. In that game, Moody made a 53-yard field goal and an extra point.
Last season, Moody kicked for three different teams, finishing 19-of-23 on field goals and 15-of-16 on extra points. With Loop on injured reserve for at least a few more weeks, the Ravens will need to find another kicker.
Key Analysis
The Falcons' decision to replace Folk with Moody comes after Folk's inconsistent performance, particularly in recent weeks. Moody's brief stint with the Ravens showcased his leg strength, and Atlanta hopes he can provide stability at the position. Baltimore, on the other hand, must now address its kicking situation with Loop sidelined.
Originally reported by nbcsports.