Baltimore Ravens release veteran kicker Justin Tucker, calling it a ‘football decision’

The Baltimore Ravens released veteran kicker Justin Tucker on Monday after 13 seasons with the team.

The Baltimore Ravens released veteran kicker Justin Tucker on Monday after 13 seasons with the team. “Sometimes football decisions are incredibly difficult, and this is one of those instances,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement. “Considering our current roster, we have made the tough decision to release Justin Tucker. “Justin created many significant and unforgettable moments in Ravens history. His reliability, focus, drive, resilience and extraordinary talent made him one of the league’s best kickers for over a decade. We are grateful for Justin’s many contributions while playing for the Ravens.” In last month’s NFL draft, the Ravens selected kicker Tyler Loop out of the University of Arizona in the sixth round. Tucker has been accused of inappropriate sexual misconduct by multiple massage therapists, according to the Baltimore Banner, in alleged incidents between 2012 and 2016. Tucker has denied the accusations, calling them “shocking and heart-breaking.”