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Saints Give Justin Tucker First Post‑Suspension Tryout in Kicker Search

New Orleans is evaluating options after Blake Grupe’s misses, with coaches factoring Tucker’s conduct case into any roster move.

Overview

  • Team officials confirmed Tucker will attend a Tuesday tryout with the Saints, his first workout since serving a 10‑game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
  • Tucker was released by the Ravens in May after 13 seasons and denies allegations from 16 Baltimore‑area massage therapists that led to the league investigation and discipline.
  • New Orleans also brought in veteran Cade York as it assesses the job of incumbent Blake Grupe, who is 18‑for‑26 (69.2%) after two misses in Sunday’s 24–10 loss to the Falcons.
  • Head coach Kellen Moore said the club will weigh both on‑field performance and the broader context, noting Tucker “has gone through an experience” as part of the evaluation.
  • Tucker, 36, is one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history (career 89.1% FG) but posted a career‑low 73.3% in 2024; he was reinstated by the NFL on Nov. 11.