The Baltimore Ravens are kicking Justin Tucker out of town.Tucker, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by several women, was officially released by the Ravens on Monday, according to the team.
"Sometimes football decisions are incredibly difficult, and this is one of those instances," Ravens general manager and executive vice president, Eric DeCosta said in a statement. "Considering our current roster, we have made the tough decision to release Justin Tucker."
"Justin created many significant and unforgettable moments in Ravens history," the statement said. "His reliability, focus, drive, resilience and extraordinary talent made him one of the league’s best kickers for over a decade."We are grateful for Justin’s many contributions while playing for the Ravens. We sincerely wish him and his family the very best in this next chapter of their lives."It ends a long-term relationship between kicker and team, with Tucker having spent 13 seasons in Baltimore. He arrived as an undrafted free agent in 2012 and has been one of the best kickers in the league during that stretch. Tucker has made 89.103% of kicks during his career, the best percentage in NFL history.
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The Baltimore Ravens are kicking Justin Tucker out of town.
Tucker, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by several women, was officially released by the Ravens on Monday, according to the team.
"Sometimes football decisions are incredibly difficult, and this is one of those instances," Ravens general manager and executive vice president, Eric DeCosta said in a statement. "Considering our current roster, we have made the tough decision to release Justin Tucker."
"Juntin created many significant and unforgettable moments in Ravens history," the statement said. "His reliability, focus, drive, resilience and extraordinary talent made him one of the league’s best kickers for over a decade."We are grateful for Justin’s many contributions while playing for the Ravens. We sincerely wish him and his family the very best in this next chapter of their lives."
It ends a long-term relationship between kicker and team, with Tucker having spent 13 seasons in Baltimore. He arrived as an undrafted free agent in 2012 and has been one of the best kickers in the league during that stretch. Tucker has made 89.103% of kicks during his career, the best percentage in NFL history.
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Countless game-winning kicks, clutch playoff moments and more made Tucker nearly automatic from just about anywhere on the field.
The release comes on the heels of the Ravens' decision to draft a kicker for the first time in the franchise's history, selecting Tyler Loop with the 186th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Yet the 6th-rounder's selection isn't the only thing that complicated Tucker's future with the team.
Tucker has been the subject of sexual misconduct allegations, which were made by more than a dozen massage therapists. The NFL began an investigation in February, with the league yet to reveal its findings.
"I cannot be any clearer," Tucker said in a statement. "These accusations are false and incredibly hurtful to both me, and more importantly, my family."
Tucker's time with the Ravens figured to be on thin ice before the allegations surfaced. He made just 73.3% of kicks in 2024, a career-low. He did make both kicks and didn't miss an extra point in two playoff contests, but the 35-year-old's best days appear to be behind him.
The Ravens will now move forward with Loop in the hopes that he can give the franchise a similar amount of longevity and success.
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