"The 49ers signed veteran kicker Matt Gay to their practice squad on Wednesday after Eddy Pineiro's hamstring injury appears likely to keep him out of next week's primetime game against the Carolina Panthers. Gay was released Monday by the Washington Commanders after missing two kicks including what would have been a game-winner from 56 yards out in an overtime loss to the Dolphins in Madrid, Spain last weekend."
"Pineiro suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain in last weekend's win at Arizona and coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that the 49ers will assess his recovery week to week, seemingly indicating that he will miss Monday night's game against the Panthers. Pineiro, a former Panther, has made all 22 field goal attempts since taking over the job from Jake Moody in Week 2. He is 18-of-22 on extra points, including two misses (one block) in the win over the Cardinals."
The 49ers signed veteran kicker Matt Gay to their practice squad after Eddy Pineiro suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain that likely sidelines him for Monday night's game. Gay was released by the Washington Commanders after missing two kicks, including a 56-yard attempt in an overtime loss, and is 13-of-19 on field goals and 22-of-22 on extra points this season. Gay played two seasons in Indianapolis and two with the Rams, made the Pro Bowl in 2021, and is 178-for-212 (84%) for his career. Pineiro had made all 22 field-goal attempts since Week 2 but is 18-of-22 on extra points, including two misses (one block). Russell Gage Jr. was released to create roster space.
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