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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Ravens Release Tucker Amid Kicking Woes, Misconduct Allegations

Tucker struggled on the field last season and was accused of sexual misconduct by Baltimore-area massage therapists.

Dec 21, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) warms up in the end zone before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium.
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It’s the end of an era in Baltimore.

The Ravens have released Justin Tucker, one of the greatest kickers in NFL history, after 13 years with the franchise. Tucker both struggled on the field last season, and was accused of sexual misconduct by a number of Baltimore-area massage therapists.

“I maintain I did not act inappropriately at any point before, during, or after a professional bodywork treatment session, nor have I ever been told I am unwelcome at any massage therapy provider,” Tucker said in a statement to OutKick in February. “These claims are simply not true.”

At the NFL Scouting Combine in February, Ravens GM Eric DeCosta spoke to media, calling the allegations “serious” and “concerning.” 

Tucker missed eight of his thirty field goal attempts, and two extra-point attempts last regular season. His career mark, of 89.1% of field goals made, is an NFL record.

Tucker’s release was foreshadowed when the Ravens drafted kicker Tyler Loop out of Arizona in the sixth round of the NFL Draft on April 26. 

The Ravens have deemed Tucker’s release to be a “football decision,” in a statement from DeCosta, who thanked Tucker for his 13 seasons with the team.

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