Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker experienced his least impressive season ever this past year; only 22 out of 30 field goal attempts were successful and his success rate stood at 73.37% – both off and on the field. These challenges coincided with troubling times for Tucker both physically and psychologically.
Tucker has also come under scrutiny financially. In 2022, he signed a four-year contract extension worth $24 million that propelled him into becoming the highest-paid kicker in NFL at that time; yet with three years and $13.5 million left on his deal unguaranteed; placing Tucker into an extremely precarious situation given his massive cap hits of $7 million for 2025-2026.
Complicating matters further are allegations of inappropriate behavior reported by the Baltimore Banner, related to incidents between 2012 and 2016 involving six women. These allegations, which Tucker vehemently denies as baseless, come at a time when his career appears vulnerable due to his recent performance slump.
Ravens’ Head Coach John Harbaugh previously expressed support for Tucker, indicating no immediate plans to part ways with the kicker. However, Tucker’s future with the team could be influenced by both his performance issues and the recent allegations against him.
Justin Tucker Responds to Allegations
Tucker denounced these allegations with forceful denials that undermined journalistic integrity while asserting they were false. Tucker’s legal team supported this position, downplaying its importance while sharing experiences of those involved who felt powerless to come forward earlier. Regardless, those implicated have shared their stories publicly as they have found ways to come forward sooner despite Tucker’s denials.
Tucker has long been respected by Catholics as a person with strong family values who practices his Catholic faith devoutly, yet now faces challenges that threaten both his contract and public reputation. While events unfold, his NFL community closely watches to see what further developments take place.