Disgraced former NFL kicker Justin Tucker to try out with SaintsNate Davis, USA TODAYMon, November 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM UTC·2 min readJustin Tucker could be one step closer to an NFL return.
The disgraced former kicker of the Baltimore Ravens will go through a tryout with the New Orleans Saints, according to multiple reports. Per NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill, Tucker and fellow veteran Cade York will work out for the team. Tucker recently completed a 10-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Ravens released Tucker in May though simply characterized it as one of the tough "football decisions" any team makes. Of course, that was only a part – hopefully a very small part – of the calculus to unload a five-time All-Pro who'd crafted an argument as the best kicker in league history over 13 mostly stellar seasons on the football field.
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
Week 1: The New England Patriots' Robert Spillane (14) and Christian Elliss (53) tackle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Raiders won the game, 20-13.
Week 1: New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) fumbles the ball on a tackle by Washington Commanders safety Will Harris (3) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. It was a rough Giants debut for Wilson (17 of 37 passing for 168 yards) as the Commanders won the game, 21-6.
Week 1: Fireworks go off before the NFL Kickoff Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles opened the season with a 24-20 victory over their longtime NFC East rivals.1 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
1 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
2 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: The New England Patriots' Robert Spillane (14) and Christian Elliss (53) tackle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Raiders won the game, 20-13.3 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) fumbles the ball on a tackle by Washington Commanders safety Will Harris (3) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. It was a rough Giants debut for Wilson (17 of 37 passing for 168 yards) as the Commanders won the game, 21-6.4 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: Fireworks go off before the NFL Kickoff Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles opened the season with a 24-20 victory over their longtime NFC East rivals.Yet it's Tucker's alleged conduct off the field for which he's become notorious – if, apparently, not completely radioactive.
According to in-depth reporting by the The Baltimore Banner, 16 massage therapists from eight Baltimore-area spas shared horror stories about alleged sexual misconduct by Tucker during sessions that occurred between 2012 and 2016. Tucker was not charged with any crimes, and the statute of limitations in Maryland to file a civil action against him is long past. He has also strongly denied the therapists' claims.
Winners, losers of Tucker suspension? Sorry, there are only losers here
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe NFL's investigation into the matter spurred it to suspend him June 26. But unlike the penalty the league levied against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson three years ago, in what can only be described as similar circumstances – at the time, 24 women had filed civil suits against him involving allegations of sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions – Tucker was not fined nor ordered to undergo treatment or an evaluation.
On the field, last season was also the worst of Tucker's career as he converted a career-low 73.3% of his field-goal attempts.
Saints incumbent Blake Grupe has only made 69.2% of his field goals this season, worst among league kickers with at least 20 attempts. He was 1-for-3 in New Orleans' 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
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