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The Baltimore Ravens suddenly fired Justin Tucker, one of the most successful kickers in league history, after 13 seasons.
The club's decision came due to serious accusations of inappropriate se*** behavior filed against Tucker by 16 masseuses from Baltimore, and the NFL announced an official investigation into the whole case.
The charges, which were first announced at the end of January, relate to the period from Tucker's rookie season in 2012 to 2016. Therapists claim that during the treatment Tucker exposed his genitals, inappropriately touched and left traces of ejaculate on the massage tables.
Some spa centers in Baltimore banned him from entering because of this. Tucker resolutely rejected all the accusations, stressing that he never intended to hurt anyone or cross professional boundaries, and was supported by his wife and lawyers.
The famous NFL player has received support from some, but it seems that the majority is directed against him, although it is difficult to know who is telling the truth here.
Despite general manager Eric DeCosta describing the decision to quit as a sporting one, it is clear that the timing of the termination is closely related to the seriousness of the allegations and public pressure.
Tucker's career
Tucker's sports career is impressive. He was an All Pro five times, selected to the Pro Bowl seven times, and with an 89.1% success rate, he is the most accurate kicker in NFL history among those with more than 100 attempts. He also holds the record for longest field goal in league history (66 yards). As a rookie, he won the Super Bowl with the Ravens in 2013.
During 13 seasons, he became a club legend and the most reliable player in decisive moments, and the fans adored him for his precision and charisma.
The 35-year-old American found himself in a huge problem, and reactions are coming from all sides. It is still not known what will happen in this case, but it is clear that this great player found himself in a difficult situation, and we will see how this case will result.