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Ravens Draft Arizona Kicker as Justin Tucker's Future Remains in Question

The Baltimore Ravens selected Tyler Loop in the sixth round of the NFL Draft, preparing for potential changes as Tucker faces an NFL investigation and performance concerns.

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Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker winces as his 61-yard field goat attempt misses with six seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. The Indianapolis Colts beat the Ravens in overtime 22-19 at M&T Bank Stadium.

Overview

  • The Ravens drafted Tyler Loop, their first-ever kicker selection, in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft to address uncertainty surrounding Justin Tucker.
  • Tucker, 35, is under NFL investigation following allegations of inappropriate conduct by 16 massage therapists at Baltimore-area spas from 2012-2016, which he denies.
  • Tucker is coming off a career-low 73% field goal conversion rate in 2024, raising additional concerns about his role with the team.
  • Loop, a standout at the University of Arizona, holds a school record 83.75% career field goal rate and impressed Ravens scouts during pre-draft evaluations.
  • The Ravens have deferred any decision on Tucker’s future until the NFL investigation concludes, with both kickers currently on the roster.