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The Baltimore Ravens released kicker Justin Tucker back in May, ending the veteran's 13-year stint with the team. Tucker won a Super Bowl title with the Ravens and made eight All-Pro teams, and many consider him one of the greatest kickers of all time.
Tucker had a poor season in 2024 on the field, and he faced serious allegations in his personal life.
In January, the Baltimore Banner reported that several massage therapists accused Tucker of inappropriate conduct. The therapists alleged that Tucker engaged in this conduct from 2012 through 2016, allegations he vehemently denied.
Tucker has not been charged with any crimes, but the NFL conducted an independent investigation into his actions relative to its code of conduct. On Thursday, the league made a decision after that investigation concluded.
ESPN's Adam Schefter says the NFL has decided to suspend Tucker for the first ten weeks of the upcoming season, ruling that he was in violation of the personal conduct policy.
NFL is suspending former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker for the first 10 weeks of the upcoming season for violating the league's personal conduct policy.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 26, 2025
Tucker is currently a free agent after the Ravens' decision to release him, but the earliest he would be able to appear this season is after November 11. The Ravens drafted rookie kicker Tyler Loop in the sixth round of this year's draft, a sign that they were ready to move on from Tucker.
Tucker's suspension goes into effect in late August. He could sign a contract with a team and participate in the preseason, but it's difficult to see a team using a roster spot for an older player that won't be able to play until late in the season.
Despite last year's struggles with the Ravens - including several missed field goals and extra points - Tucker still holds the highest career field goal percentage in NFL history at 89.1%.
Tucker had three years left on his contract with Baltimore, but there was no guaranteed salary for the 2025-2027 seasons. Following his struggles on the field, and perhaps impending pressure from the allegations, the team decided to move in a different direction.
Tucker was the last remaining player from the Ravens' most recent Super Bowl-winning team, but releasing him saves them over $4 million against the salary cap.
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