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Ravens Add Veteran Kicker Jake Moody to Practice Squad, Creating Competition for Tyler Loop
9/1/2026, 11:58:11 PM
Core Event
The Baltimore Ravens signed former third-round pick Jake Moody to the practice squad, giving him a direct challenge for the kicking job held by second-year Tyler Loop. The move follows Loop’s missed field goals in two preseason games and a high-profile miss that ended the Ravens’ 2025 playoff hopes. Moody was released by the Washington Commanders earlier this summer.
Background & Context
Tyler Loop entered the league in 2025 and posted an 88 % field-goal conversion rate overall, but was 1-for-4 on attempts of 50 yards or more. A 44-yard miss on the final play of the 2025 regular season against the Pittsburgh Steelers cost Baltimore a playoff berth. In the 2026 preseason, Loop converted 4 of 7 attempts, missing from 49, 51 and 58 yards, prompting calls for competition.
Jake Moody began his NFL career as a third-round selection by the San Francisco 49ers in 2023, the highest-drafted kicker in a decade. He has played for the 49ers, Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders, most recently appearing in eight games after being cut by San Francisco. Moody’s college tenure at Michigan overlapped with Ravens head coach Jesse Minter, who served as Michigan’s defensive coordinator in 2022.
Data & Statistics
- Loop (2026 preseason): 4/7 made; misses from 49 yd, 51 yd, 58 yd.
- Loop (2025 season): 30/34 (88 %); 1/4 on kicks of 50 yd +.
- Moody (career): 64/82 (reported 78 % by outlets, 76.2 % by a team source).
- Moody long-range: 8/14 from 50 yd +; 107/110 extra points.
Official Statements & Responses
Head coach Jesse Minter said he still has confidence in Loop, citing his strong training-camp performance and expecting him to start the season opener in Indianapolis. Minter added that the team wants “every scenario covered” and highlighted Moody’s prior success and familiarity with the staff as reasons for the practice-squad signing.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on Moody’s exact career field-goal percentage: ESPN and Newsday list 78 %, while the Ravens site lists 76.2 %. The discrepancy remains unresolved. Reports also vary on the total number of Loop’s preseason attempts (four versus five), indicating a minor statistical gap.
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What’s Next
The Ravens will evaluate both kickers over the next two weeks of preseason action. The team can promote Moody to the active roster at any point if his performance surpasses Loop’s or if further inconsistencies arise, determining the starter for the season opener in Indianapolis.
