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Ravens Name Tyler Loop Starting Kicker

Consistent accuracy with long-distance field goals persuaded the staff to name him the starter

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Overview

  • Coach John Harbaugh officially appointed Loop after the Ravens’ 31–13 preseason win in Dallas, declaring “He’ll be the kicker.”
  • Loop converted 6 of 8 field-goal attempts in the preseason, drilling multiple kicks beyond 50 yards, including 51- and 53-yarders.
  • Selected in the sixth round, he became the first kicker drafted by the franchise in 30 years and secured the job after undrafted rookie John Hoyland was released.
  • Team reports credit Loop with a 92.7% success rate in training-camp drills, and he demonstrated leg strength with practice makes from 60 yards.
  • With Justin Tucker released and suspended under the NFL’s personal conduct policy, Loop enters the season as Baltimore’s lone placekicker on the roster.