The Baltimore Ravens have launched star kicker Justin Tucker, months after he was accused of inappropriate behaviour by quite a lot of therapeutic massage therapists.
The Ravens didn’t point out the allegations in opposition to Tucker – who has maintained his innocence – when asserting the 35-year-old could be lower, as a substitute saying he was leaving as a result of “football reasons.”
The franchise signed one other kicker, Tyler Loop, on this 12 months’s draft in a attainable indication that they have been prepared to maneuver on from Tucker, who holds the information for longest area purpose and profession area purpose proportion in NFL historical past.
Ravens’ govt vice chairman and normal supervisor Eric DeCosta mentioned in a press release: “Sometimes football decisions are incredibly difficult, and this is one of those instances. Considering our current roster, we have made the tough decision to release Justin Tucker.
“Justin created many vital and unforgettable moments in Ravens historical past. His reliability, focus, drive, resilience and extraordinary expertise made him one of many league’s finest kickers for over a decade.
“We are grateful for Justin’s many contributions while playing for the Ravens. We sincerely wish him and his family the very best in this next chapter of their lives.”
The Baltimore Banner has reported that greater than a dozen therapeutic massage therapists from spas and wellness centres within the Baltimore space have accused Tucker of inappropriate behaviour, with two spas saying they’d banned him altogether.
The entire alleged misconduct reportedly occurred between 2012 and 2016.
Tucker, a seven-time Professional-Bowl participant, had the worst season of his 13-year NFL profession final 12 months, lacking 10 whole kicks, three greater than in any earlier marketing campaign.
He was the only remaining participant left on the Ravens from their final Tremendous Bowl victory in 2012.
