The Baltimore Ravens announced the release of kicker Justin Tucker on Monday, a decision attributed to the team’s current roster needs. Tucker, 35, has been with the Ravens since 2012 and is recognized as one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history. However, his release follows allegations of inappropriate behavior during massage therapy sessions made by six women and reported further by The Baltimore Banner. Despite these allegations, Tucker has denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged with a crime. Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta did not mention the allegations in the announcement, emphasizing that the decision was based solely on football considerations.
DeCosta expressed gratitude for Tucker’s contributions, highlighting his “reliability, focus, drive, resilience, and extraordinary talent.” The Ravens drafted a new kicker, Tyler Loop, in the sixth round of the recent NFL draft, indicating a shift in the team’s kicking strategy. Coach John Harbaugh reiterated that the decision about Tucker was exclusively football-related, despite the ongoing investigation into the allegations, as reported by NBC Sports.
In January, Tucker characterized the claims as “unequivocally false,” stating that the article exaggerates innocent interactions and presents vague insinuations as facts. The Ravens signed Tucker as a free agent in 2012, and he has been a Pro Bowl selection seven times and a Super Bowl champion from Super Bowl XLVII. DeCosta concluded the announcement by wishing Tucker and his family well in their next chapter.
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