The NFL announced on Thursday that Justin Tucker, a former kicker for the Baltimore Ravens, has been suspended for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.
Following reports in January that Tucker was under investigation for sexual misbehavior, the suspension was announced.ESPN reports that 16 massage therapists from eight spas in the Baltimore area accused Tucker of inappropriate behavior. ESPN claims that the reported instances took place between 2012 and 2016.
Justin Tucker was released by the Ravens in early May. He is a free agent at the moment.
Free agent According to the NFL announcement, Justin Tucker will miss the first 10 weeks of the 2025 regular season due to an unpaid suspension. Tucker will be eligible for reinstatement on Tuesday, November 11, and his ban will go into effect on roster cutdown day, August 26.
According to the NFL’s statement, Tucker could serve his ban without signing a contract, just like any other free agent. He can take part in preseason games and training camp if he signs with a team.
In a statement to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Tucker’s agent Rob Roches expressed his disappointment with the NFL’s choice.
Justin has always made it a point to conduct himself in a way that would honor his community and family. He maintains his earlier claims. According to the statement, we have recommended Justin to accept this decision and close this matter so that he can move on from this challenging phase and return to the field as soon as possible. The individuals who know Justin the best are aware of his character and know that he is devoted to his most significant life duties as a spouse, father, and friend, even if he is still totally focused on being the best football player.
Before cutting Tucker, Baltimore selected former Arizona kicker Tyler Loop in the sixth round of this year’s NFL Draft.
From 2012 to the 2024 season, Tucker was a member of the Ravens team. He helped the Ravens win the 2013 Super Bowl and has been named to the first team All-Pro five times.
When the Ravens cut Justin Tucker, they stated that it was a football choice.
At 66 yards, Tucker owns the NFL record for the longest field goal. Throughout his career, he made 89.1 percent of his tries, making him the most accurate kicker in NFL history.
Football decisions may be really challenging at times, and this is one of those moments. According to the Ravens statement, “We have made the difficult decision to release Justin Tucker given our current roster.”
Numerous noteworthy and enduring events in Ravens history were crafted by Justin. For more than ten years, he was one of the league’s top kickers due to his dependability, dedication, desire, fortitude, and exceptional talent.
We appreciate all of Justin’s contributions during his time with the Ravens. We truly want the best for him and his family in this new phase of their lives.
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