The team heard all the noise from the fan base about Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop, and now they’ve acted on it.
Loop missed field goals in two preseason games, prompting many to call for competition after an inconsistent training camp. The Ravens decided that was the right move, and they made it.
CBS Sports reporter Matt Zenitz reported that the Ravens signed kicker Jake Moody to the practice squad. Last season, Moody played for the San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, and Washington Commanders, making 19 of 23 field goals.
Baltimore Ravens Bring in Jake Moody to Compete With Tyler Loop
Loop had a great rookie season overall in 2025, making 30-of-34 field goals. That missed field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18 to end the season, though, seems to be haunting him.
Throughout training camp, Loop was inconsistent, with days when he was perfect and days when he had multiple misses. The same thing happened in the preseason, with misses that got fans cheering louder for competition.
Moody brings a lot of experience and has played well with his runs with the Bears and Commanders. Things have been up and down for him as well overall, though, with his career field goal percentage at 78%.
This brings in a competition at kicker over the next two weeks. Loop is no longer safe, and Moody is nipping at the job.
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The reality is that Loop should still be the favorite to win it. When comparing a kicker like Loop, who has an 88% field goal percentage, and Moody, who has a 78% career percentage, Loop should be fine for now.
This feels more like mind games aimed at Moody, to let him know someone is ready to play now. He might need that small nudge to focus and improve his game.
Many worry the pressure might be getting to him and that he can’t forget that miss against Pittsburgh. The Ravens are applying more pressure to see how he reacts.
Baltimore has a chance to see how Loop reacts over the next two weeks and whether he is ready to bounce back. If he crumbles, they at least have Moody there and ready to rock and roll. The hope is that he won’t be needed.
The Ravens are frustrated that they have to use a practice squad spot for a kicker because they don’t trust their starter. They have to hope Loop can outright win the job and move on, but who knows at this point. Moody is there to compete as well, so the battle begins.