SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers waived kicker Jake Moody on Tuesday after the 2023 third-round pick missed two field goals in the season opener, a person familiar with the move said.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hadn’t announced the move. The person also said the 49ers placed star tight end George Kittle on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, forcing him to miss at least the next four games.

Moody missed a 27-yard field goal on Sunday at Seattle and had a 30-yarder blocked, marking the first time San Francisco missed two field goals inside of 40 yards in the same game in 19 years. Coach Kyle Shanahan said after the game there was “no question” Moody would remain the kicker. But he softened the stance Monda

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