As the Baltimore Ravens navigate a complicated offseason, the franchise may soon see longtime kicker Justin Tucker share the field with rookie Tyler Loop — a potential glimpse into a transitional phase at the position.
Head coach John Harbaugh addressed the possibility with a measured tone, emphasizing that all decisions will stem from football priorities. “There are a lot of layers to it,” Harbaugh said. “You have a rookie kicker that we drafted in the early sixth round. He’s talented. When you factor in the football aspect — including the salary cap — whatever we do in the coming weeks will be guided by football reasons.”
Tyler Loop, the Ravens’ sixth-round pick and the first kicker drafted in team history, joined the team this weekend for rookie minicamp, where he kicked at the team facility for the first time. Tucker, meanwhile, has remained active at team headquarters, training and kicking in recent weeks.
The timeline for their potential on-field overlap points to May 27, when organized team activities (OTAs) begin.
However, the kicker situation is complicated by serious allegations off the field. Sixteen massage therapists have accused Tucker of inappropriate conduct, including sexual misconduct, per The Baltimore Banner. Tucker has denied the accusations publicly on two occasions. The Ravens, according to team officials, are awaiting the outcome of the NFL’s investigation before making any final determinations about Tucker’s future.
“We don’t have any information right now,” Harbaugh said of the investigation. “And that’s how it should be. It’s being handled appropriately. So we can’t let it affect our decisions at this point.”
Now 35, Tucker is widely regarded as the most accurate kicker in league history. However, 2024 marked the least consistent season of his 13-year career, missing 10 kicks in total. Should the Ravens opt to release him, a post-June 1 designation could help them manage the financial impact — spreading $7.5 million in dead money over two years while freeing up $4.2 million in cap space this year.
Loop enters the competition with impressive credentials. He connected on 6 of 9 field goal attempts from beyond 50 yards in college, including a 62-yarder. At the NFL Combine, he made 13 of 14 kicks, capping his workout with a 60-yard make. “You can really hear the way the ball comes off his foot — it’s impressive,” said Harbaugh.
In other minicamp developments, rookie linebacker Mike Green addressed reporters but declined to discuss past sexual assault allegations. Green, a second-round pick and former FBS sack leader, acknowledged the accusations had been a factor during the draft process.
“Every team asked me about it. I was fully transparent,” Green said. “It was something I had to go through, and now I’m just focused on my future with the Ravens.”
Green previously explained that the allegations stemmed from incidents during his time at Virginia and in high school. He transferred to Marshall after the first allegation and has never been charged with a crime, maintaining his innocence.
When asked again about the incidents, Green reiterated, “Right now, I’m just focused on moving forward with my career. I’m grateful to be here and excited about what’s ahead.”
