Ravens Coach John Harbaugh Keeps Focus on Football
Justin Tucker’s future with the Baltimore Ravens remains uncertain as serious allegations of sexual misconduct loom over his name. Head coach John Harbaugh spoke candidly on Sunday, saying the team hasn’t received any updates on the investigation and cannot take action until more is known.
“I would just say like, from the standpoint of the investigation and all that, we don’t know anything. We haven’t been given any information, as it should be,” Harbaugh told reporters. “It’s all done the way it’s done. So we don’t know anything along those lines. So, we can’t make any decisions based on that. Every decision we make has to be made on football.”
In January, multiple massage therapists accused Tucker of inappropriate behavior, including rubbing his genitals on them and allegedly leaving bodily fluids on massage tables. Since then, the Ravens have remained silent, awaiting due process.
Tucker, now 34, joined the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He has since become one of the most successful kickers in NFL history. In the 2024 season, however, he posted a career-low 73.3% field goal accuracy, raising further questions about his place on the roster.
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Tyler Loop Brings Competition for Kicker Spot
While the Ravens remain cautious about making decisions before the investigation concludes, they’ve made moves that suggest they’re preparing for life after Tucker. In the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the team selected Tyler Loop, a kicker out of Arizona. He was the 186th overall pick.
Loop gained instant attention after a video surfaced of him nailing a 75-yard field goal during practice. His college stats are solid too — a 78.3% field goal percentage and a longest kick of 62 yards during his senior year.
His arrival creates immediate competition in Baltimore’s special teams unit. If Tucker’s legal situation worsens or if his performance continues to decline, Loop could step in as the starter.
The Ravens are coming off a strong regular season where they topped the AFC North. However, a divisional-round loss to the Buffalo Bills exposed gaps in the team’s performance under pressure. Adding new talent like Loop is part of their broader effort to stay competitive and resilient.
As the season nears, Tucker’s status remains unresolved, but the Ravens are clearly keeping their options open. Whether based on performance or off-field issues, change could be coming.
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