# Ravens Need Kicker Fix Before Trade Deadline

> Ravens' kicker Tyler Loop is the biggest issue, not contract problems or coaching.
- Title: Ravens Need Kicker Fix Before Trade Deadline | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: baltimore ravens, tyler loop, jake moody, cameron dicker, chargers, eric decosta, jim harbaugh, trade deadline, kicker, nfl, sports, Ravens
- Source: Baltimore Ravens On SI — https://si.com/nfl/ravens/onsi/one-trade-deadline-move-the-ravens-must-prioritize-asap-01m5d5bwq8d8
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:41:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore ravens, tyler loop, jake moody, cameron dicker, chargers, eric decosta, jim harbaugh, trade deadline, kicker, nfl, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Ravens must trade for a better kicker before the trade deadline to fix their kicking woes.