The Baltimore Ravens have another new kicker. After the Atlanta Falcons poached Jake Moody from their practice squad, Baltimore had to find a new man for the job, and they found their answer on Tuesday. Riley Patterson will be kicking in Week 10.
Patterson is a journeyman. He’s in his sixth NFL season and is now on his seventh team. He played for the Miami Dolphins earlier in 2026, going 7-for-9 on field-goal attempts and 5-for-6 on extra-point attempts in five games.
The 27-year-old has been a solid kicker throughout his career, but not overwhelmingly reliable. Still, he’s in a big spot with the Ravens. He’ll be asked to hold down kicking duties in Charm City for at least the next three games with Tyler Loop on IR with a groin injury.
With the Ravens playing with almost zero room for error, Patterson’s play will be critical.
Baltimore Ravens need Riley Patterson to be reliable in Tyler Loop’s absence
It’s only a kicker — tons of kickers have funneled through the league, and some teams go through kickers like hotcakes. However, they can obviously make or break games, and unfortunately for Baltimore, they’ve felt the heartbreak of missed kicks in the worst way.
Last year, their season ended on a missed field goal, and their Week 6 loss to the Cleveland Browns ended on a game-winning field goal. That one probably could’ve been prevented if Tyler Loop had made his 49-yard attempt to extend it to a two-score game in the fourth quarter.
And with Jacoby Brissett starting for the next several weeks, the Ravens are bound for some close contests. They won’t have Lamar Jackson to bail them; they’ll need all hands on deck and must avoid back-breaking mistakes. That includes making kicks and putting every possible point on the board.
Can Riley Patterson bring certainty?
The easy answer: probably not. Maybe he can provide enough from anywhere inside 50 yards, but when you step into 50+ range, it’s a toss-up.
In 66 games, Patterson has attempted 112 field goals and made 97. An 86.6% career field goal percentage is good. His leg doesn’t have the power, though. He’s 7-for-14 from 50+ yards.
Patterson also struggles with kickoffs.
The Dolphins released him this year because of those issues. After a Week 5 loss, Miami head coach Jeff Hafley said they were trying to execute touchbacks due to their kick-coverage problems. Patterson failed to hold up his end of the bargain.
There’s a reason Patterson is bouncing around the NFL. He just hasn’t inspired much confidence with his kicks, and clearly, his lack of leg strength isn’t only a field-goal problem; it’s a kickoff issue, too.
Maybe he can turn a page in Baltimore. Patterson has turned in solid campaigns — he went 27-for-29 (93.1%) one year ago. Hopefully he can show signs of being that kicker again.
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