Overview
- Coach Jesse Minter publicly criticized Tyler Loop after a fourth-quarter 49-yard miss in Cleveland, saying Monday that second-half missed field goals are 'almost like turnovers.'
- The team re-signed veteran kicker Jake Moody to the practice squad, a move reported Oct. 19–20 that restores a recent short-term option and creates direct competition for Loop.
- Loop has made 10 of 13 field-goal attempts this season but is 2-for-5 on attempts from 40–49 yards, while he has converted multiple 50-plus yard kicks including a 56-yard walk-off.
- Moody has recent success in the league, going 10-for-11 with Washington in 2026 and carrying a strong leg and NFL starting experience that make him a credible challenger.
- The roster change raises the immediate stakes for Loop’s job security and could lead Baltimore to make a quick decision if midrange inconsistency continues, with the team sitting at 4-2 in the division race.