{"id":46265,"date":"2025-05-06T01:01:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T01:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=46265"},"modified":"2025-05-06T01:01:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T01:01:02","slug":"breaking-k-justin-tucker-has-been-released-by-the-ravens-amid-an-nfl-investigation-into-sexual-misconduct-allegations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=46265","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: K Justin Tucker has been released by the Ravens amid an NFL investigation into sexual misconduct allegations."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"js-Story-Byline-undefined\" class=\"index-module_byline__Pmfw index-module_storyBylineContainer__uFq5\">\n<div class=\"UserWayButton-module_userWayButton__h3Cu UserWayButton-module_storyButton__za1p\">Ravens full statement into the release of kicker Justin Tucker<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"js-Story-Hero-0\" class=\"index-module_heroContainer__raP8 index-module_gallery__gNUi\">\n<div class=\"index-module_hero__fehZ\">\n<div class=\"index-module_mainImageContainers__jjpN\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"index-module_thumbnailContainer__RZOf\">\n<div class=\"index-module_thumbnailList__lmvT\">\n<div class=\"index-module_imageContainer__JGom\">\n<div class=\"index-module_threeThumbnailImages__h1J0 index-module_thumbnailImage__Gzeo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"index-module_thumbnail__qi_x\" src=\"https:\/\/foxbaltimore.com\/resources\/media2\/16x9\/6000\/648\/0x313\/90\/a349e784-2c9d-49d9-92a1-44e11dad62a9-GettyImages1630727125.jpg\" alt=\"LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 21: Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during the second half of the preseason game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on August 21, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch\/Getty Images)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"index-module_imageContainer__JGom\">\n<div class=\"index-module_threeThumbnailImages__h1J0 index-module_thumbnailImage__Gzeo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"index-module_thumbnail__qi_x\" src=\"https:\/\/foxbaltimore.com\/resources\/media2\/16x9\/5031\/648\/0x263\/90\/36097036-35af-4cf8-8cb7-305878c4c6cf-GettyImages2185278043.jpg\" alt=\"PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 17: Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after an extra point in the second quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller\/Getty Images)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"index-module_overlayWrapper__PIDv\">\n<div class=\"index-module_thumbnailOverlay__X7yp\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"index-module_textOverlay__Esm3\">\n<div class=\"index-module_totalWrapper__qsUq\">\n<div class=\"index-module_imageIcon__kksx\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/foxbaltimore.com\/resources\/defaults\/news_3.0\/icons\/ui\/sbg-gallery_w.svg\" alt=\"Image icon\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"index-module_viewAll__cunh index-module_text__srFs\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"index-module_imageContainer__JGom\">\n<p>The Baltimore Ravens have cut their longest tenured player and kicker Justin Tucker. The Ravens released the news via a statement from General Manager and Executive Vice President Eric DeCosta.<\/p>\n<p>The Ravens calling this a &#8220;football decision.&#8221; Not once in the statement did it mention the multiple sexual misconduct allegations into Justin Tucker from 2012 to 2016 at local area spas by massage therapist. The statement also did not mention the NFL&#8217;s investigation into those allegations, which is still ongoing.<\/p>\n<p>The 35-year-old has denied all allegations. No charges have been filed against Tucker.<\/p>\n<p>Eric DeCosta&#8217;s full statement is below:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;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.<\/p>\n<p>Justin created many significant and unforgettable moments in Ravens history. His reliability, focus, drive, resilience and extraordinary talent made him one of the league\u2019s best kickers for over a decade.<\/p>\n<p>We are grateful for Justin\u2019s many contributions while playing for the Ravens. We sincerely wish him and his family the very best in this next chapter of their lives.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ravens full statement into the release of kicker Justin Tucker The Baltimore Ravens have cut their longest tenured player and kicker Justin Tucker. 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