The San Francisco 49ers have been searching for answers on special teams, and Jake Moody's struggles forced the team to take action . Moody had entered 2025 determined to turn things around after a shaky 2024, even adopting a two-step kicking approach inspired by legends like Adam Vinatieri and Mason Crosby.

He hoped the adjustment would bring consistency after battling through a nagging ankle injury last season. For a while, the plan looked promising. Kyle Shanahan even noted surprise at Moody's preseason work. But the regular season brought renewed issues, leaving San Francisco little choice but to explore alternatives.

On Tuesday, according to Mike Garafolo from NFL Network via X, formerly Twitter, the 49ers are bringing in veteran kicker Eddy Piñeiro, who worked with current Ni

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