Ravens add veteran kicker to practice squad, keeping pressure on Loop
Baltimore signed Jake Moody to its practice squad as insurance behind Tyler Loop, who missed a critical field goal last season and struggled in preseason. Coach Jesse Minter said the team still has confidence in Loop and expects him to start against Indianapolis, but the addition signals a contingency plan. Moody, a former third-round pick, has made 64 of 82 career field goal attempts across three NFL seasons.
Moody, 26, entered the NFL as a third-round pick in 2023 and spent most of his career with San Francisco before being cut one game into the 2025 season. He connected on 46 of 62 attempts with the 49ers and later kicked in six games for Washington, where he made 10 of 11 tries before being waived this summer. His career marks include 64-of-82 on field goals and 107-of-110 on extra points.
Loop, a 2025 sixth-round pick, finished his rookie year 1-of-4 from 50-plus yards and missed a 44-yarder in Week 18 that eliminated Baltimore from playoff contention. He went 5-of-8 in preseason with misses from 49, 51, and 58 yards, drawing boos at home. Coach Minter reiterated confidence in Loop as the Week 1 starter against Indianapolis.
This move may heighten scrutiny on Loop during the season opener, as any early miss could trigger a quick switch given Moody's presence. It also reflects a broader NFL trend where teams increasingly carry insurance at kicker, a position where performance swings directly decide playoff outcomes. Fans and fantasy managers alike may watch Baltimore's kicking situation closely, as roster decisions here could ripple through game results and betting lines.