Ravens Release Kicker Justin Tucker Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

The Baltimore Ravens have released veteran kicker Justin Tucker following a three-day rookie minicamp, amid allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior from multiple massage therapists dating back to 2012-2016. While team officials, including Head Coach John Harbaugh and General Manager Eric DeCosta, insisted the decision was based on football performance—citing Tucker's declining field goal percentage and the drafting of rookie kicker Tyler Loop—many observers have linked his release to the ongoing investigation into the misconduct allegations. Tucker, a seven-time Pro Bowler and the most accurate kicker in NFL history, has strongly denied all accusations and has not been charged with any crimes. The release ends Tucker's 13-year tenure with the Ravens and saves the team $4.2 million in salary cap space for the 2025 season. Baltimore is now turning to Tyler Loop, their first-ever drafted kicker, to maintain their special teams' success. The situation has sparked national discussion about the intersection of legal controversies and team personnel decisions in the NFL.