Ravens Add Veteran Kicker to Challenge Tyler Loop

WHO:

BaltimoreRavens.com - Jake Moody, a former third-round pick by the San Francisco 49ers in 2023, has returned to Baltimore’s practice squad for a second stint this season.

BaltimoreRavens.com - Head Coach Jesse Minter said the Ravens need to make second-half kicks and described missed field goals in those situations as potentially comparable to turnovers.

Newsweek - The Baltimore Ravens are bringing in competition for kicker Tyler Loop.

Heavy NFL - The Baltimore Ravens signed a record-setting kicker to compete with current starter Tyler Loop.

WHAT:

BaltimoreRavens.com - Moody has made 64 of 82 career field goals and 107 of 110 extra points; he made eight of nine field goals for Washington to close the 2025 season.

BaltimoreRavens.com - Tyler Loop has made 10 of 13 field-goal attempts in 2026, including a walk-off 56-yarder in overtime against Dallas and the longest field goal in M&T Bank Stadium history against Tennessee.

BaltimoreRavens.com - The Ravens waived linebacker Carl Jones Jr., who had been signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad.

Newsweek - The Ravens are bringing in competition for Loop after he missed a kick against the Browns.

Heavy NFL - The Ravens signed a record-setting kicker to compete with Loop.

WHERE:

BaltimoreRavens.com - Moody’s previous stint with Baltimore began after Loop missed two preseason field goals; Moody was released after Loop went 2-for-2 against Indianapolis in the regular-season opener.

Newsweek - The Baltimore Ravens are the team involved; the article identifies Loop’s missed kick as occurring against the Browns.

WHY:

BaltimoreRavens.com - Minter said the kicking position is “completely results-driven” and that second-half missed field goals can be as consequential as turnovers.

Newsweek - Loop’s most recent missed kick against the Browns prompted the Ravens to bring in competition.

Heavy NFL - The stated purpose of signing the kicker was to compete with Loop.

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 01:29 UTC)

The Ravens have brought kicker Jake Moody back to their practice squad for a second stint this season, while waiving linebacker Carl Jones Jr. Moody has made 64 of 82 career field goals and eight of nine for Washington to finish last season, as Tyler Loop has converted 10 of 13 attempts this year, including a 56-yard overtime winner against Dallas. Coach Jesse Minter said kicking is completely results-driven and that a missed field goal in the second half can be as costly as a turnover.

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(UPDATED October 21, 2026 00:44 UTC)

The Baltimore Ravens signed a record-setting kicker to compete with Tyler Loop. The move comes after Loop missed a kick against the Browns. The new kicker will challenge Loop for the starting job.