Saints to Hold Tryout for Kicker Justin Tucker
Kicker Justin Tucker has been reinstated after a 10-game suspension, which lasted 13 days. His return to the NFL includes an invitation from the New Orleans Saints for a kicker tryout.
Saints to Hold Tryout for Kicker Justin Tucker
The Saints’ tryout will also feature Cade York. Reports suggest Tucker faced challenges due to off-field issues and a disappointing 2024 season with the Ravens, where he achieved a field-goal conversion rate of just 73.3 percent.
Background on Justin Tucker
- Tucker is a five-time first-team All-Pro kicker.
- He faced allegations of misconduct from multiple women during massage therapy sessions.
- While he denied these allegations, he was neither criminally charged nor civilly sued.
- The NFL conducted an investigation following reports by the Baltimore Banner.
- In May, Tucker was released by the Ravens and accepted his suspension without pursuing a hearing or appeal.
Saints’ Current Situation
The Saints’ current kicker, Blake Grupe, has struggled this season. He has missed eight out of 26 attempts. In a recent game against the Falcons, Grupe missed two crucial field goals from 38 and 47 yards.
Tucker’s experience and past performance may provide the Saints with a much-needed boost in their kicking game. The outcome of the tryout will be significant for both Tucker’s career and the Saints’ immediate needs.
