Ravens Release Justin Tucker Amid Misconduct Probe

The Baltimore Ravens released longtime kicker Justin Tucker on May 6, 2025, amid an NFL investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct from 16 women, who accuse him of inappropriate behavior during massage sessions between 2012 and 2016. Head coach John Harbaugh described the decision as complicated and focused on football needs for the upcoming season, while avoiding direct comment on the allegations. Tucker, considered one of the NFL’s top kickers, has denied wrongdoing and faces no criminal charges. The Ravens signaled their transition by drafting Tyler Loop and signing free agent John Hoyland to compete for the kicker position. The release has also affected sports betting markets and crypto fan engagement tokens, with related assets like Chiliz (CHZ) experiencing increased activity. General manager Eric DeCosta praised Tucker’s achievements in his statement, without addressing the misconduct claims.