Commanders Kickers Hit 12 Straight FGs as Darius Rush Snags Pick-Six at Minicamp

Q: After a shaky 2025 season, can veteran kicker Jake Moody fend off an undrafted rookie for his job?

Yes, but it is far from secure. Moody has a real chance to keep the job because he finished 2025 well in Washington. After a rough year overall that included stops with the 49ers, Bears and Commanders, he went 10-for-11 on field goals in six games for Washington, with a long of 56 yards. That late rebound is a major reason the Commanders brought him back on a one-year deal. Still, the team has made clear this is not a ceremonial competition. Dan Quinn has called it a “full-blown competition,” and special teams coordinator Larry Izzo has stressed consistency and accuracy. The Commanders specifically signed undrafted rookie Drew Stevens from Iowa to push Moody, and Stevens has looked capable. At minicamp, both kickers hit all six of their attempts on the final day. Earlier offseason reports also showed Stevens holding his own, with enough leg strength to make this a legitimate battle. Moody’s edge is experience. He has kicked in NFL games, handled pressure situations, and his Washington sample was strong. Stevens’ edge is upside and cost control. He was productive in college, made 76 of 95 field goals, and hit 12 from 50-plus yards. The key for Moody is simple: repeat the form he showed late last season. If he stays accurate through training camp and preseason, he should remain the favorite. But after his uneven 2025 and with Stevens performing well, this job will likely not be decided until late in the summer.

1 articles · Updated · Riggo's Rag · Jun 19

Day 3 of Washington's mandatory minicamp ended with a dead-even kicking battle, as Jake Moody and undrafted rookie Drew Stevens each went 6-for-6 on field goals.
That perfect 12-for-12 session kept pressure on Moody's starting job, with coach Dan Quinn expected to let the competition run through the summer.
Darius Rush also stood out in 7-on-7 work, jumping a throw from seventh-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis for a pick-six as he pushes for a roster spot.
With minicamp now over, the Commanders head into their pre-summer break while Quinn and general manager Adam Peters assess whether the roster needs more help before training camp.

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Washington Commanders Minicamp Day 3: Moody, Stevens Drill 6 FGs Each; Rush Records Pick-Six

Commanders Kickers Hit 12 Straight FGs as Darius Rush Snags Pick-Six at Minicamp

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