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Ravens Release Hoyland, Make Tyler Loop Sole Kicker

The move ends a two-week kicking competition centered on performance and availability concerns for Tucker’s successor.

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Jun 10, 2025; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens place kicker John Hoyland (5) kicks during an NFL OTA at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Baltimore cut undrafted free agent John Hoyland two weeks into training camp, leaving sixth-round pick Tyler Loop as the lone kicker on the roster.
  • Loop has converted 40 of 44 field goal attempts during camp and earned praise from special teams coordinator Chris Horton for his powerful leg.
  • The Ravens parted ways with Justin Tucker after the league imposed a 10-week suspension over sexual misconduct allegations.
  • Coach John Harbaugh had aimed to settle the kicking role by the third week of camp and now plans to give Loop all practice and preseason reps.
  • Loop enters final roster cutdowns with a chance to secure the starting kicker job as the regular season approaches.