Ravens backup kicker Kaare Vedvik is familiar with using preseason games as an opportunity to showcase what he’s worth.
The undrafted 25-year-old went 4 for 4 on field goals in Thursday night’s preseason opener against the Jaguars, with a long of 55 yards. He added two punts, one of which went 58 yards and the other 53 yards, in the 29-0 win.
The Ravens are in a familiar spot. They were plotting to trade or release the Norwegian after last preseason when he sustained a head injury while getting assaulted in Baltimore.
The Ravens already have special-teams aces in star kicker Justin Tucker and punter Sam Koch. However, if Vedvik continues his strong play, the Ravens could snag a higher draft pick.
“I don’t really ever think about that,” Vedvik said when asked about the possibility of another team acquiring him. “I’m focused on playing the game. That’s it. Teams that are interested, they talk to coach, the head honcho. I’m just going to play the game.”
Kaare VedvikIcon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Jets could inquire about Vedvik after Chandler Catanzaro missed two extra points in their first preseason game on Thursday, but no one needs Vedvik’s services more than the Bears.
Right now, the Bears have Eddy Pineiro and Elliot Fry to choose from. Cody Parkey eventually was cut following his double-doink mishap in last season’s playoff matchup with the Eagles.
“I fully expect that he’ll kick well enough for us to trade him,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said of Vedvik, at the NFL owners meetings in March. “That’s kind of the goal. He’s capable of kicking in the NFL. We probably could have traded him last year.”


