"That proved to be the case for Matt Gay, who was cut by the Washington Commanders after another dismal outing in Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins. Gay joined the Commanders this offseason, shortly after he was released by the Indianapolis Colts. He received the most guaranteed money for a kicker on a one-year deal in NFL history, but general manager Adam Peters' big wager didn't go according to plan."
"The Pro Bowler was erratic, to put it mildly. Gay made just 68.4 percent of his field goals, and most of his misses went wide right. He also doesn't boast the leg strength to be a factor from long distances, which is an absolute necessity in the modern-day NFL. His two missed field goals against the Dolphins in Madrid were the final straw. The Commanders moved swiftly to replace Gay, signing Jake Martin off the Chicago Bears' practice squad."
"The veteran was facing an uncertain future. But as it turned out, the Super Bowl winner wasn't out of work for long. In a surprising twist, Gay was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad. They'd worked out five kickers after Eddy Pineiro's unfortunate injury, but the chance to pick up someone with the former Utah standout's experience was too tempting to ignore."
Matt Gay signed a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders that included the most guaranteed money ever for a kicker, but he struggled with consistency, making only 68.4 percent of his field goals and missing many to the right. Two missed kicks against the Miami Dolphins in Madrid led the Commanders to replace him with Jake Martin. The San Francisco 49ers then added Gay to their practice squad after working out five kickers following Eddy Pineiro's injury. The 49ers are in a playoff position and will give Gay a high-pressure opportunity on Monday Night Football versus the Carolina Panthers. His success depends on making kicks under pressure and quickly syncing with the holder and long snapper.
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