Adam Peters calls in a familiar face to help repair a mistake at a position the Commanders can't seem to get right
The Washington Commanders have had plenty of issues on their roster dating back to last season, and a majority of them have led to the 3-8 record heading into the bye week.
The team headed back home with their sixth straight loss after falling to the Miami Dolphins thanks to critical mistakes at the end of the game. One issue with the team has been staring them in the face since training camp, and their negligence in the position came back to haunt them on Sunday.
Head coach Dan Quinn wasted no time making a change by releasing Matt Gay on Monday as the bye week kicks off, and general manager Adam Peters called in someone he knows to help fill the roster spot.
Commanders sign kicker Jake Moody to replace Matt Gay
The Commanders refused to bring in any kicking competition before the season, even after watching Gay struggle in training camp and the preseason, and it never got any better during the season. Gay finished his time in Washington kicking at 68.4%, and missed two field goals against the Dolphins, including what would've been the game-winner. Now the Commanders needed a new kicker, and they had a quick response to fill in.
Peters called in Jake Moody and signed him off of the Chicago Bears' practice squad and onto their active roster.
Sources: The #Commanders are signing K Jake Moody off the Bears’ practice squad.
Washington released Matt Gay today, and Moody — who went 8/9 on FGs and 3/3 on PATs for Chicago this season — now takes over. pic.twitter.com/u8aaZeC4jY — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report)November 17, 2025
Moody was a third-round pick for the San Francisco 49ers in 2023, which was Peters' last season there before coming to Washington as the general manager. He struggled with the 49ers before they released him this season, but he actually looked much better with the Bears, and went 8-9 in field goals, including a game-winner over the Commanders.
JAKE MOODY FOR THE WIN! pic.twitter.com/K8GEvd7dwC
— NFL (@NFL) October 14, 2025
The Commanders need Jake Moody to be the answer
The Commanders have been through a kicking carousel since Peters and Quinn took over, and for whatever reason, they haven't been able to figure out the kicking position, no matter who they tried. Moody is still only 25 years old until next week, so banking on a younger guy would be the best-case scenario, but that's still a big ask for a player who has had a roller coaster of a career.
Sometimes players need a change of scenery, though, especially kickers, and now Moody has six games after the bye week to audition as the kicker for next season. The Commanders shouldn't draft one since they don't have many picks anyway, so Moody is the right move to make, or they'll bring in another free agent after the season if he doesn't work out either.
Alexis Ohanian shows off his eldest daughter Olympia's golf skills and proves that Serena Williams' life isn't all about tennis
Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian recently spotlighted a different side of family life, sharing how weekends with daughters Olympia and Adira often revolve around simple joys rather than global tennis headlines.
His updates offered a warm look at slow moments at home as Ohanian and Williams, who became parents in 2017 when Olympia arrived, have long embraced documenting family memories online.
Their second daughter, Adira, joined the family in 2023, adding more cheerful chaos to their routine and inspiring fresh stories and this weekend, the Reddit co-founder showcased a charming kitchen scene as he and little
Posting the images on X.com, formerly Twitter, he captioned them in a pure delightful fashion by writing: "The joy of the perfect flip. Papa Pancakes."
Beyond breakfast fun, the tech entrepreneur also highlighted Olympia's growing interest in golf. His Instagram story featured a clip of her steadying her stance during a lesson, hinting at budding skills that extend well beyond the tennis legacy linked to her family name.
In earlier months, he also showcased another culinary milestone when Olympia gleefully held up a homemade crepe. The photo, shared in September, portrayed her lifting the plate in one hand while flashing a victory sign with the other, a snapshot of family creativity.
These updates have become a hallmark of Ohanian's online presence, balancing his work identity with a fatherhood narrative shaped around shared learning, weekend rituals, and small wins that resonate with parents who value meaningful home moments.
Serena Williams' former coach snubs her in tennis talent ranking
Meanwhile, Rick Macci, Serena's former coach, weighed in on a heated debate: which player owns the greatest backhand in men's tennis history, a topic that routinely sparks passionate responses among fans.
Macci disagreed with world number one Carlos Alcaraz, who favored rival Jannik Sinner. Instead, he praised Novak Djokovic.
Stating on X.com, Macci wrote, "Who has the best backhand of all time. Many in the mix. The leader in the Goat Backhand is by far Novak Joker [Djokovic].
"He has hit more, made more, won more and biomechanically he has the optimal science based stroke that is why I go with Mr. Joke."
His bold declaration stirred lively discussion online as expected. However,
Agassi, known for his iconic two-handed backhand and his eight Grand Slam singles titles, briefly coached
The 38-year-old Djokovic is currently looking to extend his record for most Grand Slams singles title to three ahead of
The veteran still remains an impressive force to reckon with in the sport despite his age, but is now beginning to be out-paced by Sinner and Alcaraz as the 24-year-old Italian and 22-year-old Spaniard take over as the dominant players in the current landscape.
Between them, Sinner and Alcaraz have won every major since the start of 2024. Djokovic was the last man to beat them to a crown, winning the 2023 US Open in New York.
