Baltimore,Mo – May 5, 2025
The Baltimore Ravens are grappling with a cloud of uncertainty as the NFL investigates allegations of misconduct against star kicker Justin Tucker, sources confirmed to ESPN on Thursday. The probe, centered on claims from 16 massage therapists in Baltimore, has thrust the seven-time Pro Bowler into a firestorm, threatening his storied tenure with the team.
Tucker, 35, faces accusations of inappropriate behavior spanning 2012 to 2016, detailed in a civil lawsuit filed in Maryland. The therapists allege non-consensual advances during sessions, claims Tucker vehemently denied in a January 2025 X post, calling them “completely false.” “We’re cooperating fully with the league,” John Harbaugh told The Athletic, emphasizing the team’s wait for NFL findings. The Ravens have not suspended Tucker, who remains active pending the investigation’s outcome.
On the field, Tucker’s 2024 season was his worst, with a 73.3% field-goal rate and two missed extra points, prompting the Ravens to draft Tyler Loop at No. 186. Off-field turmoil now compounds scrutiny, with Tucker’s $4.2 million cap savings if cut post-June 1 looming large, per Spotrac. “It’s a tough situation,” analyst Jeff Zrebiec said on NBC Sports, noting fan division over the kicker’s future.
Tucker, a Super Bowl XLVII champion, holds the NFL record for career field-goal accuracy (89.7%). His 374 games and 1,649 points are cornerstones of Baltimore’s special teams, but the allegations have sparked debate. The Ravens, 12-5 in 2024, leaned on Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, but Tucker’s reliability was key in clutch moments. Eric DeCosta’s draft strategy, including Malaki Starks and Omarion Hampton, signals a youth movement, with Loop’s 83.8% college rate eyeing a challenge.
Fan buzz on X, tagged #RavensFlock, reflects shock and loyalty, with some defending Tucker and others demanding clarity. Will he weather the storm, or is Loop the future? Drop your take below!
