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The Baltimore Ravens faced strong backlash on Monday, with the statement freeing all-pro kicker Justin Tucker amid allegations of multiple sexual misconduct against him.
Eric DeCosta, the Ravens executive vice president and general manager, said the team “made a difficult decision” to release Tucker.
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Baltimore Ravens Square kicker Justin Tucker, #9, arrived ahead of the game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on January 4, 2025. (Tommy Gilligan-Imagn image)
“Justin has created many important and memorable moments in the history of the Crows. His reliability, concentration, motivation, resilience and extraordinary talent have made him one of the best kickers in the league in more than a decade,” Decosta said.
“We thank Justin for his many contributions while playing for the Ravens. We sincerely hope that he and his family will go well in the next chapter of their lives.”
Jon Gruden
Archives – #9's Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker returned to the locker room after playing NFL football with Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, California on November 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, file)
ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes summoned the Crow's “tongue”. Sports media figure Dan Le Batard called the claim “a bragging bull–“.
Others are also weighing.
16 massage therapists from eight Baltimore spas and wellness centers accused him of misconduct in events that occurred between 2012-16 years.
Tucker denied the allegations in a statement to social media and issued a statement to Outkick.
#9's Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker reacted to a missed shot from the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 17, 2024 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Barry Reeger-Imagn image)
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“I insisted on inappropriate action before, during or after a professional body therapy course, nor was I told that I was not popular among any massage therapy provider. These statements are simply incorrect,” he said in February.
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