49ers Sign Veteran Greg Joseph to Compete with Kicker Jake Moody

The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran kicker Greg Joseph to a one-year deal to provide competition for their current kicker, Jake Moody. Moody struggled last season with a 70.6 percent field goal accuracy, the lowest since 2012 for kickers with at least 34 attempts, prompting the team to seek a reliable alternative. Joseph, 30, has six years of NFL experience with multiple teams and holds an 82.3 percent career field goal accuracy, along with an NFL single-season record for game-winning kicks. The 49ers' coaching staff, including special teams coordinator Brant Boyer, view this move as a way to push Moody to improve through competition in practice and preseason games. While Moody is expected to get the initial benefit of the doubt due to the team's investment in him, Joseph's presence ensures the kicking job will not be guaranteed. Ultimately, the 49ers aim to solidify their kicking game with a serious competition that respects both players' capabilities.