Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker issued a statement on Thursday in response to allegations detailed in an article published by Julie Scharper, Brenna Smith, and Justin Fenton of the Baltimore Banner. In his statement, Tucker emphatically denied the claims made against him.

NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy acknowledged the situation, indicating that the league became aware of the allegations through the reporting process rather than prior communication. McCarthy stated, 'We take any allegation seriously and will look into the matter,' emphasizing the NFL's commitment to investigating such claims thoroughly.

The Baltimore Ravens also released a statement, affirming their awareness of the situation and their intention to closely monitor developments. This incident arises against the backdrop of Tucker's impressive career as a member of the Ravens, having joined the team as an undrafted free agent in 2012. Over the years, he has established himself as one of the league's premier kickers, earning seven Pro Bowl selections and five first-team All-Pro honors. Notably, Tucker holds a remarkable career field-goal percentage of 89.1%, ranking first all-time in NFL history. He is currently under contract with the Ravens for three more years, with a scheduled salary of $4.2 million for the 2025 season.