Can the Baltimore Ravens trust Tyler Loop? That's the uncomfortable question that has surrounded the team all offseason long. Loop ended the Ravens' 2025 season with a missed 44-yard field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and since that moment, fans understandably have had their doubts about Loop.
Regardless, the organization has remained steadily loyal to Loop throughout this uncertainty. So far, they haven't brought in anyone to compete with him. This, paired with the Ravens spending a sixth-round pick on him last year (most kickers are undrafted), makes their belief in Loop clear.Â
Unfortunately, it's getting harder and harder to justify not bringing in some competition for Loop. In his first preseason game, Loop immediately missed a 49-yard field goal. Last season, he made just 1-of-4 field goals from 50 yards or more. That's a red flag, and the reality is that kickers need to have more range in the modern NFL.
The Baltimore Ravens might have to show Tyler Loop the door soon
The Ravens have Super Bowl aspirations; they aren't a rebuilding team, and thus they can't afford to be patient with Loop. If he continues to struggle on deep-range field goals, the Ravens will be out of excuses.
I'm typically a believer that there's a lot of nuance in sports dialogue, and even if a player is struggling, there's usually more than meets the eye. However, the kicker position is purely results-driven. Head coach Jesse Minter essentially said this when he was asked about Loop.Â
"I feel good about where Tyler's at. I think he's had a really good camp. Obviously, it comes down to making them in those situations," Minter said.Â
Look, I want to be clear: Loop isn't a useless player. Inside 50 yards, he hit all but one field goal last season, and he converted on 88.2 percent of his attempts overall. He's looked great in practice too, including showcasing some of his range.Â
Again, though, there's no evidence that he can kick in high-leverage situations or hit long-distance attempts in games. And for a team with sky-high expectations, that's a major concern. The margin for error is so thin, and Loop has to prove himself. With each missed kick, the calls for Loop to be replaced will grow louder, and thus, in the final two preseason games, Loop faces immense pressure.Â
The Ravens' loyalty is commendable, but at some point, if Loop's struggles continue, they'll have to do what's right for the team. Even if the Ravens aren't hell-bent on replacing him, I don't see the harm in bringing in some extra competition, especially with proven veterans like Matt Prater and Daniel Carlson available.Â
Considering all the factors outlined, if Loop doesn't quickly silence these concerns, the Ravens will have no choice but to cut ties with him.Â
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