What happened: Atlanta Falcons special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman praised newly acquired kicker Jake Moody following his first practice session with the team. Aukerman called the decision to release veteran Nick Folk difficult while highlighting Moody's strong performance in Wednesday's workout. Atlanta signed Moody to the active roster earlier in the week to take over placekicking duties.

Why it matters: The kicking change comes as Atlanta attempts to stabilize its season at 3-6 following two consecutive defeats. Transitioning to Moody provides the Falcons with a younger option after relying on Folk throughout the first nine games of the schedule. Finding consistency in the kicking game remains vital as the roster undergoes significant midseason adjustments.

What to watch: Moody is slated to make his Falcons debut in their upcoming contest as the team looks to halt its two-game slide.