Baltimore Ravens Release Kicker Justin Turner
On Sunday, things still seemed up in the air on what the franchise planned to do with one of their players currently under NFL investigation. Coach Harbaugh had even told the media during a presser, “Whatever we decide to do over the next few weeks will be based on football.” Well, the team did not wait a few more weeks before making a decision. The very next day on Monday, the Baltimore Ravens decided to release kicker Justin Tucker.
So then, from a slightly vague response; we now have a very firm stance and response from the Baltimore organization. Nonetheless, while the Ravens’ head coach did not elaborate much further on the issue; he did confirm one more tidbit regarding the situation. John Harbaugh said the Ravens have not been given any information from the NFL investigation on Justin Tucker. Therefore, their decision is their very own.
Ravens’ Executive Vice President and General Manager Eric DeCosta released the following statement:
“Sometimes football decisions are incredibly difficult, and this is one of those instances.
Considering our current roster, we have made the tough decision to release Justin Tucker.
Justin created many significant and unforgettable moments in Ravens history.
His reliability, focus, drive, resilience and extraordinary talent made him one of the league’s best kickers for over a decade.
We are grateful for Justin’s many contributions while playing for the Ravens. We sincerely wish him and his family the very best in this next chapter of their lives.”
Justin Tucker Released from Ravens
However, this outcome seemed on the horizon. During the 2025 NFL draft the Ravens had addressed a few needs and this included grabbing a new kicker. And this move was taken despite Tucker being an elite player on the field. Including being the fastest kicker to 1,000 points and 300 field goals. As well as being selected to the Pro Bowl seven times and achieving the longest FG in NFL history (66 yards). And he holds several franchise and NFL records.
However, it is off the field where the concerns surrounding Justin begin. More than a dozen individuals accuse Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior going as far back as 2012. But still, the Ravens maintain that Tucker’s departure has nothing to do with what goes on outside of the sphere of the team. ESPN’s Adam Schefter says his sources back up this very statement. Schefter reveals, “[The] Ravens released kicker Justin Tucker. After drafting kicker Tyler Loop, the organization continues to insist it is a “football decision.”
Baltimore Ravens Release Kicker Justin Turner
Nevertheless, Justin Tucker’s NFL investigation remains ongoing. Tucker is facing allegations from 16 women of sexual misconduct. Each of the women, who are massage therapists, are accusing Tucker of engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior during massage sessions.
Therefore, now we await the NFL’s response and verdict. Tucker signed with Baltimore in 2012 as an undrafted free agent, and went on to be a 7x all-pro, 7x pro bowler and SB champion. However, depending on what is decided he may have previously played his last game and season.
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