Tyler Loop struggles in Ravens preseason finale against Commanders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:17 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Tyler Loop faced challenges in his kicking performance during the Ravens' preseason finale against the Commanders on August 28, missing two field goals. The home crowd's reaction included boos, and head coach Jesse Minter expressed concerns about Loop's performance in pressure situations despite a generally good training camp. Minter hinted that the team might consider adding competition for Loop as the roster finalization approaches for the start of the regular season. Last year, Loop made 30 of 34 field goals, but a significant late miss led to the Ravens missing the playoffs and the firing of coach John Harbaugh.
- •Loop missed two field goals during the preseason finale
- •Head coach Jesse Minter expressed concerns about Loop's kicking
- •Minter did not rule out adding competition for Loop
- •Loop previously made 30 of 34 field goals last season
- •A late-season miss contributed to the Ravens missing the playoffs
- 10:17 AMYahoo Sports — Tyler Loop is suddenly on shaky ground in Baltimore
"Last year, with the Ravens planning to move on from former All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker (who has completely fallen off the map after his Personal Conduct Policy suspension), they invested a sixth-round pick in his replacement, Tyler Loop.
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