The Washington Redskins have signed former Baltimore RavensPro Bowl kicker Billy Cundiff, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
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Cundiff, who missed a key kick in the AFC title game against the New England Patriots, was released to allow undrafted free agent Justin Tucker to become the starter.
Cundiff was a Pro Bowler in 2010 and made 28 of his 37 field goal attempts last year, with a long of 51 yards.
The Ravens and Redskins play on Dec. 9 at FedEx Field.
WTEM-AM in Washington DC reports that Graham Gano, who was to be the starter, has been released.
Gano thanked the Redskins in a tweet Monday morning.
UPDATE: The Redskins later confirmed Cundiff's signing in a news release.
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