Chiefs Reach Verbal Agreement With Proven Kicker Just 18 Hours After 49ers Waive Him

Kansas City, September 10, 2025 — Just 18 hours after being placed on waivers by the San Francisco 49ers, Jake Moody is reportedly in a verbal agreement with the Kansas City Chiefs. The two sides have aligned on framework terms before Moody travels to Kansas City for a medical and paperwork. The likely path would begin on the practice squad with game-day elevations and a chance to compete for a 53-man roster spot if he shows consistency.

In an increasingly brutal AFC, the Chiefs continue to prioritize “easy points” from special teams and maintain contingency at kicker. Under special teams coordinator Dave Toub, Kansas City’s snap–hold–kick operation is known for discipline, reducing variables so the kicker can focus on mechanics. Despite the blemishes from high-leverage misses, Moody still brings upside: a strong leg, a Super Bowl long-field-goal milestone on his résumé, and room to rebuild confidence if he’s reset the right way.

Under the terms, the verbal agreement would convert to a practice-squad contract after Moody clears his physical and on-field workout. The technical plan emphasizes a full “recalibration”: tightening the ball-contact window, stabilizing the plant foot, standardizing approach tempo, and optimizing operation time with the Chiefs’ long snapper and holder. The goal is to restore good habits under simulated pressure—crowd noise and “ice-the-kicker” situations—before any real game reps.

The imagined fan response is sharply split. Chiefs Kingdom is cautious but optimistic: “If Dave Toub signs off, we’ll wait and see.” Meanwhile, Niners Nation views this as a fitting end to an unfinished chapter and wishes Moody well at his new stop. Even if this remains a simple “verbal agreement,” the message is clear: in Kansas City, there are no promises—only the mandate to turn a second chance into real points.