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Folk, who joined the Falcons on a two-year, $9 million deal during the offseason, concludes his tenure in Atlanta after a difficult outing against the Cincinnati Bengals. During that loss, he missed a 38-yard field goal attempt, contributing to a season tally of 13-of-18. His performance from long range had also been a point of concern, with the veteran converting just one of his four attempts from 50 yards or further throughout the 2026 campaign.
Transitioning to Jake Moody
To fill the vacancy, the Falcons have secured the services of Jake Moody, who was previously stationed on the
Moody recently demonstrated his capabilities under challenging conditions, successfully converting a 53-yard field goal for the Ravens during a heavy downpour last Thursday. That appearance marked his first game for Baltimore, who had turned to him after placing their primary kicker, Tyler Loop, on injured reserve with a groin injury. With Loop sidelined for at least the next three games, the Ravens are now tasked with identifying their third kicker of the season.
For Folk, the release marks the end of a brief stint with his sixth NFL team. Prior to his time in Atlanta, he had established a reputation as one of the league's most reliable kickers, having missed only three field-goal attempts across three seasons while playing for the New York Jets and the Tennessee Titans. The Falcons' decision to move on highlights the team's urgency to address their kicking consistency as they look to improve their performance for the remainder of the season.
