Falcons release kicker Nick Folk, sign Jake Moody from Ravens practice squad

The Atlanta Falcons have released veteran kicker Nick Folk following a missed 38-yard field goal in Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, FOX 5 Atlanta reported. Folk, 42, had previously made 107 consecutive field goals from inside 40 yards but converted only 13 of 18 attempts this season, his first with the Falcons.

To replace Folk, the Falcons signed 26-year-old Jake Moody, a former San Francisco draft pick who was on the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad. Moody recently made a 53-yard field goal in rainy conditions during a Ravens loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

This roster change comes amid a busy week for the Falcons, who traded safety Jessie Bates III to the Jaguars for future draft picks and sent starting center Ryan Neuzil to Baltimore in exchange for an offensive lineman and a draft selection. The team also activated offensive tackle Cameron Williams from injured reserve.

The Falcons have not yet announced whether Moody will handle kickoff duties or if further roster moves are planned before their next game. It is also unclear if Folk will seek opportunities elsewhere or return to the practice squad.