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Ravens audition kicker replacements after losing Jake Moody to Falcons

The Ravens are evaluating replacements at kicker after losing Jake Moody to the Atlanta Falcons.

Baltimore is working out a group of free-agent kickers Wednesday, including Riley Patterson and Harrison Mevis, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The auditions come as Tyler Loop is on injured reserve and the Ravens prepare to host the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football. Moody handled Baltimore’s kicking duties during Thursday’s 33-10 loss to Jacksonville, connecting on a 53-yard field goal and his only extra-point attempt. Atlanta subsequently signed him from the Ravens’ practice squad, leaving Baltimore needing another replacement before its next game.

The workout report lists Patterson and Mevis among the participants but does not say either has been selected for the job.

Ravens’ kicking changes approach a franchise first

According to ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, using another kicker would mark the first time in the Ravens’ 31-year history that three kickers have handled the position in one season. Before 2026, Baltimore last had two kickers attempt a field goal in the same season in 2011, when Billy Cundiff and Shayne Graham both did so, Hensley noted.

Loop opened this season as Baltimore’s kicker before a right groin injury landed him on injured reserve Nov. 3. Moody provided an experienced alternative, but his departure means the Ravens must prepare another specialist while Loop remains unavailable.

The circumstances create a different evaluation from a normal offseason competition. Baltimore needs someone who can step into its operation quickly and deliver dependable results during the regular season.

Riley Patterson and Harrison Mevis get an opportunity

Patterson and Mevis bring previous NFL kicking experience to the auditions. Their inclusion gives Baltimore options to assess firsthand rather than choosing solely on past statistics or reputation.

The Ravens must determine which candidate offers the best combination of accuracy, range, and consistency. Establishing timing with the snap-and-hold operation will also be important once a replacement is chosen.

Monday’s matchup gives Baltimore several days to prepare, but the team has little room for another unsettled position. The Ravens are 4-5 after four consecutive losses and already are transitioning to Jacoby Brissett as their expected starting quarterback.

A new kicker will not solve Baltimore’s broader offensive problems, but converting available scoring opportunities remains essential. Wednesday’s workouts are the next step toward filling a vacancy the Ravens briefly appeared to have addressed with Moody.

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