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Ravens Need Kicker Fix Before Trade Deadline
Ravens' kicker Tyler Loop is the biggest issue, not contract problems or coaching.
In brief
Ravens' kicker Tyler Loop is the biggest issue, not contract problems or coaching. Ravens must trade for a better kicker before the trade deadline to fix their kicking woes. Originally reported by Baltimore Ravens On SI.
Ravens' Kicker Crisis
The Ravens say an inconsistent second-year kicker is holding them back more than contract issues or coaching problems.
Tyler Loop is Biggest Issue
Ravens' rookie head coach Jesse Minter says Tyler Loop's performance is the biggest problem for the team.
Kicker Contract Details
Tyler Loop makes $4.25m with a $5.7m cap figure, but has missed two kicks this season.
Chargers Kicker Situation
The Chargers are 0-6 with Justin Herbert's future in question and need a kicker.
Trade Deadline Pressure
Three weeks until the trade deadline, and the Ravens need to fix their kicker situation.
Chargers GM Connection
Joe Hortiz, the Chargers' GM, is a longtime Ravens executive and could help trade for a kicker.
Kicker Market Value
The best kicker in the NFL from 2024-2026 makes $4.25m with a manageable $5.7m cap figure.
Ravens' Kicker Options
The Ravens could trade for Chase McLaughlin from the Buccaneers or another kicker.
Kicker Performance
Justin Tucker missed two kicks this season and is the best kicker in the NFL.
Trade Deadline Fix
The Ravens must trade for a better kicker before the trade deadline to fix their kicking woes.
What it means
Ravens must trade for a better kicker before the trade deadline to fix their kicking woes.
