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Ravens release Justin Tucker after 13 seasons

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The Baltimore Ravens released kicker Justin Tucker on Monday after 13 seasons, the team announced.

"Sometimes football decisions are incredibly difficult, and this is one of those instances," Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement. "Considering our roster, we have made the tough decision to release Justin Tucker."

The Ravens' decision to part ways with their longtime kicker follows his subpar 2024 performance. It also comes during an ongoing NFL investigation into Tucker, who's been accused of sexual misconduct by 16 massage therapists.

The Baltimore Banner reported in January that six female massage therapists from high-end spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area said Tucker engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior with them in incidents that took place from 2012-16. Weeks later, additional massage therapists also accused Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct. He's denied the allegations.

Tucker, 35, joined the Ravens as an undrafted rookie in 2012 and earned seven Pro Bowl berths along with eight All-Pro nods (five first-team selections). His 89.1% career field-goal percentage is the highest in NFL history. However, he converted only 73.3% of his FG attempts in 2024, the lowest single-season mark of his career.

Baltimore recently selected Arizona kicker Tyler Loop in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Tucker's release will be designated as a post-June 1 move, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic.

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