Bears Pin Hopes on Rookie Kicker Jake Moody Amid Cairo Santos Injury Nightmare

The Chicago Bears are putting their trust in rookie kicker Jake Moody to deliver in the clutch after Cairo Santos was ruled out with a thigh injury. Moody, a third-round draft pick in 2023, has struggled in the past, but his chance to shine has finally arrived. 'We will see as we go through the week as to how he's feeling and looking,' said special teams coordinator Ben Johnson regarding Santos, who did not practice Tuesday. The Bears added Moody to the practice squad last week, and he'll make his debut against the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football. Santos, the team's most accurate kicker in history, has been plagued by questions about his leg strength, and this injury could be a turning point in his career. With the team already dealing with injuries to defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and edge rusher Austin Booker, the Bears are taking a huge gamble by relying on Moody. But for now, it's Moody's time to prove himself.