Ravens Sign Punter Luke Elzinga as Potential Stout Replacement

The move comes about a month after the team lost standout Jordan Stout to the Giants.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:55pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the geometric shapes and planes of a football punting motion, using the Ravens' official team colors of purple, black, and gold to conceptually represent the team's search for a new punter.The Ravens' search for a new punter to replace the departed Jordan Stout will be a key focus as the team aims to maintain its special teams prowess.Baltimore Today

The Baltimore Ravens have signed punter Luke Elzinga, who has not played in an NFL game, as a potential replacement for Jordan Stout. Stout, an All-Pro punter, left the Ravens to join the New York Giants after the 2025 season.

Why it matters

The Ravens' special teams unit was a strength in 2025 with Stout's standout performance, so finding a capable replacement is crucial for the team's success in the upcoming season.

The details

Elzinga punted at Central Michigan and Oklahoma from 2020-24 but has not yet played in an NFL game. The Ravens announced the signing on Monday, about a month after Stout followed coach John Harbaugh from Baltimore to the Giants.

  • The Ravens announced Elzinga's signing on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • Jordan Stout left the Ravens to join the Giants after the 2025 NFL season.

The players

Luke Elzinga

A punter who has not yet played in an NFL game, having punted at the college level for Central Michigan and Oklahoma from 2020-24.

Jordan Stout

An All-Pro punter who played for the Ravens in 2025 and averaged a career-high 50.1 yards per punt, before leaving to join the New York Giants.

John Harbaugh

The head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, who left the team to join the New York Giants.

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What’s next

The Ravens will look to Elzinga to step up and fill the void left by Stout's departure, as they aim to maintain a strong special teams unit in the upcoming season.

The takeaway

The Ravens' signing of Elzinga highlights the importance of having a reliable punter, as they look to replace the production of the departed All-Pro Stout and maintain their special teams excellence.