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Harbaugh: It wouldn't be 'wise' for Ravens to move on from Tucker

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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh isn't considering moving on from Justin Tucker after the kicker struggled in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

"If you're asking me are we going to move on from Justin Tucker, I'm not really planning on doing that right now," Harbaugh said postgame, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

He added: "I don't think that would be wise," per ESPN's Jamison Hensley.

Harbaugh also said Tucker is "definitely capable of making every kick. Nobody wants to make those kicks more than Justin," per Garafolo.

Tucker missed an extra point in the first quarter, as well as field-goal attempts of 47 and 53 yards in the third quarter. It marked the first time in his 13-year career that he failed to convert three kicks in a game. He made two of four field goals overall.

Tucker also missed two field goals in an 18-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers two weeks ago. The All-Pro specialist has now missed a career-high eight field goals this season and is 19 of 27 on his attempts (70%).

Tucker owned up to his struggles postgame.

"I feel like I cost us this one. ... I did not do a good enough job to help our team win a football game," per Baltimore Banner Sports.

Tucker added: "But it doesn't really do anyone any good to dwell on it. The only thing that I can do is continue to work. Move forward. Continue to take it one kick at a time."

The Ravens fell 1.5 games behind the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North title chase. Baltimore next has a bye week before facing the New York Giants on Dec. 15.

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