The Baltimore Ravens have stuck with Tyler Loop all offseason, but the patience meter is starting to run low.
That uncertainty has followed Loop ever since he ended the Ravens’ 2025 season with a missed 44-yard field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since then, the team has kept its faith in the rookie kicker, and that belief has shown in the lack of outside competition. Baltimore spent a sixth-round pick on him last year, which is notable for a position where most kickers go undrafted.
Still, the case for standing pat is getting tougher by the week. Loop opened his first preseason game by missing a 49-yard field goal, and that only added to the concern around his range.
Last season, he made just 1-of-4 field goals from 50 yards or more. In today’s NFL, that’s a real problem.
The Ravens are built to chase a Super Bowl, not to wait around and hope a kicker figures it out. If Loop keeps wobbling on longer attempts, the organization will eventually run out of cover.
Head coach Jesse Minter didn’t exactly hide the fact that this is a make-or-break area.
"I feel good about where Tyler's at. I think he's had a really good camp. Obviously, it comes down to making them in those situations," Minter said.
There is still a solid base to work with. Inside 50 yards, Loop missed only one field goal last season, and he finished at 88.2 percent overall. He has also looked sharp in practice and shown off his range there.
But practice doesn’t settle the issue. The real question is whether he can deliver when it counts, especially from distance and in high-pressure moments. So far, the game tape hasn’t given Baltimore enough reason to feel safe.
That leaves Loop with a lot riding on the final two preseason games. Every miss will only intensify the noise around him, and the Ravens would be wise to keep the pressure on with additional competition. Veterans such as Matt Prater and Daniel Carlson are available, and there’s little downside in making the battle more serious.
Baltimore may not be ready to move on yet, but if Loop doesn’t quiet the concern soon, the decision could be forced for them.
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