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Tyler Loop Secures Ravens' Kicker Job With Perfect Stadium Debut

GoPro, TrackMan analysis hone his mechanics before joint practices, setting the stage for the preseason opener.

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Overview

  • Baltimore cut undrafted free agent John Hoyland on August 2, clearing the way for Loop to claim the place-kicker role
  • Loop went 12-for-12 at his first M&T Bank Stadium practice, drilling a 60-yard field goal that drew the loudest ovation of camp
  • Head coach John Harbaugh awarded Loop an A+++ grade for composure and consistency under live-crowd pressure
  • Selected in the sixth round as the franchise’s first drafted kicker, Loop replaces seven-time Pro Bowler Justin Tucker, who was released in May
  • The Ravens are using GoPro and TrackMan technology to analyze foot-to-ball contact and refine Loop’s accuracy ahead of joint practices and the preseason opener