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 and placed star tight end George Kittle on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.

Kittle will be forced to miss at least four games and will be eligible to return for the Week 6 game at Tampa Bay on Oct. 12.

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 Monday and the team made a change on Tuesday.

The 49ers drafted Moody 99th overall in 2023 in hopes he wo

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