The San Francisco 49ers proceed reshaping their roster as they put together for one more aggressive season within the NFC West.
They confirmed two roster strikes on Monday, together with one which had been beforehand reported.
Veteran kicker Greg Joseph has signed a one-year contract, creating reputable competitors for Jake Moody, who confronted notable struggles in the course of the 2024 season.
To accommodate that addition, the Niners waived defensive lineman Alex Barrett, by way of Eric Department of the San Francisco Chronicle.
The #49ers formally signed Ok Greg Joseph and waived DE Alex Barrett in a corresponding transfer.
— Eric Department (@Eric_Branch) Might 19, 2025
Joseph enters a direct competitors with Moody, who has served as San Francisco’s major kicker for the previous two seasons.
In 14 appearances final season, Moody transformed simply 24 of 34 area objective makes an attempt. His accuracy points have been constant, lacking 5 kicks from 40 to 49 yards and one other 5 from past 50 yards.
This marks a major regression from his rookie season, when he missed 4 kicks whole after he was a third-round decide within the 2023 NFL Draft.
Joseph took a winding path by means of the league in 2024, spending time with the New York Giants, Washington Commanders and New York Jets.
Nonetheless, he beforehand established himself with the Minnesota Vikings from 2021 to 2023, taking part in all 51 video games throughout that span.
He additionally has a connection to 49ers particular groups coordinator Brant Boyer from their shared time with the Jets.
Since becoming a member of the NFL in 2018, Joseph has maintained strong consistency, connecting on 116 of 141 area objective makes an attempt for an 82.3 p.c success charge.
He has additionally transformed 157 of 173 extra-point makes an attempt.
The 49ers will consider how he performs in opposition to Moody in what guarantees to be an intriguing battle.
Barrett, who registered two tackles in three appearances in 2024, had signed a reserve/future contract with San Francisco in April.
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