Ravens sign kicker Riley Patterson after losing two kickers

The Baltimore Ravens have signed kicker Riley Patterson, 27, to fill their vacant kicker position, The Baltimore Banner reported. Patterson is expected to make his Ravens debut on Monday against the Los Angeles Chargers, becoming the team’s third starting kicker in as many games.

The team moved quickly to sign Patterson after losing their starter Tyler Loop to a right groin injury, which placed him on injured reserve last week, and backup Jake Moody, who signed with the Atlanta Falcons after being released from the Ravens’ practice squad.

Patterson has over five NFL seasons of experience, making 86.6% of his field goals, although he has had challenges with attempts from 50-plus yards. He last played for the Miami Dolphins this season, successfully making 7 of 9 field goals and 5 of 6 extra points before being released on October 20.

Jake Moody had been promoted to the Ravens’ active roster for a recent game but was not signed to the 53-man roster, making him vulnerable to other teams. He was subsequently signed by the Atlanta Falcons, replacing their released kicker Nick Folk.

The Ravens had struggled with their kicking game this season, with Loop making 13 of 17 field goal attempts and Moody hitting only one field goal in his brief time on the active roster.

The signing of Patterson aims to stabilize the Ravens’ kicking position as they prepare for upcoming games.