Baltimore, MD - The Baltimore Ravens have announced the release of Justin Tucker, their longtime kicker, effective immediately. The decision follows serious allegations of sexual misconduct brought against Tucker by sixteen different massage therapists. The allegations detail incidents of inappropriate behavior during massage therapy sessions.
The Ravens organization released a statement emphasizing their commitment to maintaining a respectful and safe environment. "The allegations against Justin Tucker are deeply troubling and contradict the values we uphold as an organization," the statement read. "After careful consideration, we have decided to release him from the team."
The NFL has not yet commented on the situation, but an investigation is expected. Tucker's agent has denied the allegations, stating that Tucker intends to vigorously defend himself against these claims. The release of Tucker leaves a significant void in the Ravens' special teams unit, forcing the team to begin searching for a replacement kicker. The team has not yet announced any tryouts or potential candidates.
Ravens Release Justin Tucker Following Misconduct Allegations
The Baltimore Ravens have released veteran kicker Justin Tucker. This decision comes after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced against Tucker. Sixteen massage therapists have accused him of inappropriate behavior during sessions. The Ravens organization cited the severity of the allegations as the reason for his release.