The Ravens are facing another change at kicker with Tyler Loop already on injured reserve.
Atlanta is signing Jake Moody from Baltimore’s practice squad to its 53-man roster, according to Jordan Schultz. The reported move leaves the Ravens needing another option after Moody handled kicking duties during Thursday’s 33-10 loss to Jacksonville.
Moody connected on a 53-yard field goal against the Jaguars, giving Baltimore its first points on a rainy night at M&T Bank Stadium. His departure comes as the Ravens prepare to visit the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, giving them a limited window to identify and prepare a replacement.
Baltimore placed Loop on injured reserve Nov. 3 with a right groin injury. The move created an opening for Moody, who
had been serving as an experienced alternative on the practice squad.
Jake Moody gets an active-roster opportunity in Atlanta
Moody’s time in Baltimore included multiple stints on the practice squad. The Ravens initially brought him in early in the season, released him in September, and later re-signed him before Loop’s injury pushed him into game action.
The arrangement gave Baltimore an experienced replacement without initially committing a permanent spot on the 53-man roster. It also left Moody available for another team to sign to its active roster. Atlanta is taking that opportunity, according to Schultz’s report. For Moody, the move creates a chance to establish himself with another team after briefly filling Baltimore’s kicking vacancy. For the Ravens, it means restarting a search they appeared to have addressed when Moody stepped in against Jacksonville.
Ravens need another kicker before facing Chargers
Loop’s placement on injured reserve makes this more than a question of who handles one practice or one game. Baltimore needs an option that can provide dependable field-goal and extra-point production while its regular kicker remains unavailable.
The Ravens could evaluate veteran free agents or explore another team’s practice squad. Either approach would require getting the replacement comfortable with Baltimore’s kicking operation before Monday’s matchup.
That preparation comes during a week already featuring a significant offensive transition, with Jacoby Brissett expected to make his first Ravens start. Baltimore is trying to end a four-game losing streak, and another specialist change adds to the work required before facing Los Angeles.
Moody’s successful appearance offered some stability. His reported departure leaves the Ravens needing to reestablish it.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens lose Jake Moody to Falcons with Tyler Loop on injured reserve
