Overview
- Head coach Jesse Minter confirmed Monday that Jake Moody will handle kicking duties Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars after Tyler Loop did not participate in the team's walkthrough because of a right-groin problem.
- Minter said Loop "has been dealing with something" and could be placed on injured reserve, a move that would open a roster spot and affect short-term depth for Baltimore.
- Loop has made 13 of 17 field-goal attempts this season but has missed several key kicks, including a 34-yard try vs. Buffalo, which has increased scrutiny of the position.
- Moody, a former third-round pick with prior NFL experience, was re-signed to the Ravens' practice squad in late October and has a career mark of 64 of 82 field goals; the team will elevate him for the game.
- The kicking change comes as the Ravens deal with broader injuries — including Lamar Jackson’s thumb injury that requires surgery and other banged-up quarterbacks — which raises the importance of reliable special teams and clear roster decisions this week.