Baltimore Ravens Release Legendary Kicker Justin Tucker Amid Allegations and Performance Decline
The Ravens released Justin Tucker, citing football reasons, while the NFL investigates multiple allegations of misconduct against him.
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The Baltimore Ravens announced the release of iconic kicker Justin Tucker after 13 seasons, attributing the decision primarily to football reasons amidst ongoing allegations of sexual misconduct from 16 massage therapists between 2012 and 2016. Despite his legendary status, owning records for accuracy and longest field goals, Tucker's performance had declined notably in 2024, converting only 73.3% of field goals. General Manager Eric DeCosta expressed gratitude for Tucker's contributions, while the Ravens selected rookie kicker Tyler Loop in the draft, signaling a shift at the position. The NFL continues its investigation into the serious allegations against Tucker.
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- The Ravens' decision to release Justin Tucker highlights the impact of off-field controversies on a player's career, regardless of their past accomplishments.
- The serious nature of the allegations against Tucker casts a long shadow over his legacy as one of the best kickers in the NFL.
- Despite his denial of the accusations, the team's decision comes amid a troubling incident involving 16 massage therapists.
The Guardian·16d· "…However, the 35-year-old had the worst on-field season of his career in 2024, converting just 73.3% of his field goals, compared to a career average of 89.1%."
Rolling Stone·16d· No analysis available for this article
CNN·16d· "…In last month’s NFL draft, the Ravens selected kicker Tyler Loop out of the University of Arizona in the sixth round."
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