Seriously, blink and you missed it. Kicker Jake Moody, who the Ravens brought onto their practice squad as “another option,” is already gone. The team announced his release on Tuesday, barely after Week 1 of the regular season kicked off.
Quick Hook for Moody After Loop Shines
Turns out, Ravens head coach Jesse Minter had some worries about his primary kicker, Tyler Loop, after a “shaky preseason.” That’s why Moody, a 2023 third-round pick for the 49ers who played 31 games over his first two seasons across stints with the Commanders, Bears, and 49ers, got that practice squad spot. But Loop came out in Baltimore’s Week 1 win over the Colts and had “no issues” whatsoever. With that kind of performance, the Ravens clearly don’t see any reason to keep another kicker around right now.
Immediate WR Depth Added Amid Injuries
In a corresponding move, the Ravens wasted no time filling Moody’s spot. They signed wide receiver Gage Larvadain to their practice squad. Larvadain appeared in 13 games for the Browns last year, pulling in seven catches for 71 yards. This makes a lot of sense, especially since the Ravens saw Zay Flowers and Ja’Kobi Lane both leave last Sunday’s game with injuries. It looks like they are prioritizing depth at receiver, pronto.
So, the Ravens are rolling with Loop at kicker after a solid Week 1, and they’re quickly shoring up their wide receiver corps with Larvadain. Smart moves to keep the roster flexible early in the season.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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