Tucker Earns First Saints Tryout Post-Ban
The New Orleans Saints are set to conduct a tryout for former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker. This follow-up comes after Tucker’s suspension for violations of the NFL’s personal conduct policy. According to reports, this will be Tucker’s first official tryout since his reinstatement.
Tucker’s Suspension Details
Justin Tucker faced a suspension of ten weeks during the 2025 NFL season. He became eligible for reinstatement on November 11, 2025. The suspension was a result of an NFL investigation initiated after allegations of sexual misconduct were reported.
Background of the Allegations
- 16 massage therapists accused Tucker of misconduct.
- Claims date back to incidents from 2012 to 2016.
- Tucker has consistently denied all allegations against him.
Tucker’s Career Overview
Tucker, now 36 years old, entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Ravens in 2012. Over a successful 13-season tenure, he received multiple accolades:
- Five-time first team All-Pro
- Seven-time Pro Bowl selection
- Led the league in field goal accuracy in 2021
However, his performance declined in his final season with the Ravens, as he recorded a career-low field goal percentage of 73.3%.
Saints’ Current Kicking Situation
This tryout comes after Saints kicker Blake Grupe faced difficulties, missing two kicks in a recent game. Grupe’s accuracy this season stands at only 69.2%, the lowest among kickers with at least 20 attempts.
The addition of Tucker could provide a significant boost to the Saints’ kicking game, should he successfully join the team. As the franchise explores its options, all eyes will be on Tucker’s performance during the tryout.
