Baltimore Ravens Coach John Harbaugh Reflects on Difficult Decision to Release Justin Tucker Amid Allegations

Baltimore Ravens Coach John Harbaugh Reflects on Difficult Decision to Release Justin Tucker Amid Allegations

Earlier this month, the Baltimore Ravens made the shocking decision to release kicker Justin Tucker, who had been at the pinnacle of his profession. This came after serious accusations were levied against him by 16 massage therapists from various wellness centers in Baltimore. Allegations of inappropriate behavior span from 2012 to 2016, prompting the team to take immediate action.

The Ravens characterized the roster change as a football decision, citing Tucker’s disappointing performance during the 2024 season when he recorded a field-goal percentage of just 73.3%. As a five-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler, expectations for Tucker were undeniably high, making this drop in performance particularly concerning.

Tucker successfully made 22 of his 30 field-goal attempts but struggled significantly in critical ranges. He missed three of eight attempts from 40 to 49 yards and failed to convert six of eleven attempts from 50 yards or more. Additionally, he missed two of his 62 extra point attempts—further raising concerns about his reliability going forward.

Despite these struggles, Tucker still holds the distinction of the highest all-time career field-goal percentage at 89.1%. However, head coach John Harbaugh described the decision to part ways with Tucker as