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Ravens Release Kicker Jake Moody After Tyler Loop's Strong Start

K Tyler Loop (left) and K Jake Moody (right)
K Tyler Loop (left) and K Jake Moody (right)

The Ravens' competition behind kicker Tyler Loop didn't last long, as veteran Jake Moody was released from the practice squad Tuesday.

The Ravens signed Moody after Loop missed three of his eight field-goal attempts in the preseason.

However, Loop started the regular season hot with two field goals in Indianapolis from 57 yards at the end of the first half and 45 yards in the second half that made it a three-score game.

"It's a production/results-oriented business. Confidence is gained from seeing people do the things that you are asking them to do, whether that is the offense, the defense or the special teams," Head Coach Jesse Minter said Monday.

"Anytime you make those kicks in those situations — both of them high-pressure moments — [it's] really good to see."

In the wake of injuries to Zay Flowers and Ja'Kobi Lane, the Ravens also added depth to their wide receiver room, signing second-year wide receiver Gage Larvadain to the practice squad Tuesday.

Larvadain played in 13 games for the Cleveland Browns last season as an undrafted free agent out of South Carolina.

The 5-foot-8 wideout caught seven passes for 71 yards and was the team's primary punt returner with 24 returns for 167 yards.

Flowers is day-to-day with a hamstring injury while Lane will reportedly miss about a month after undergoing wrist surgery.

Rashod Bateman could step into the top spot and the Ravens would could suit up Devontez Walker, who missed the season opener with a groin injury, and rookie Elijah Sarratt, who was a healthy scratch. LaJohntay Wester and veteran Chris Moore, who had a 53-yard catch in Week 1, could also have bigger roles.

"I have a lot of confidence in the guys that we have," Minter said. "[We have] got a couple guys that weren't active yesterday that we have a lot of confidence in to bounce back and give us what we need there. Excited for those guys to get the opportunity now."

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