NFL Releases Statement on Justin Tucker Allegations

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been accused of inappropriate behavior by six massage therapists this week, allegations that now have the attention of the NFL.

The Baltimore Banner published an article on Thursday outlining the sexual misconduct allegations, which took place during his first five seasons in the NFL. Tucker strongly denied the allegations, releasing a lengthy statement on X professing his innocence and saying that he had never been accused of inappropriate behavior before.

"I have never before been accused of misconduct of any kind, and I have never been accused of acting inappropriately in front of a massage therapist or during a massage therapy session or during other bodywork," Tucker wrote. "I have never received any complaints from a massage therapist, have never been dismissed from a massage therapy or bodywork session, and have never been told that I was not welcome at any spa or other place of business." 

The Ravens released a statement saying they are aware of the allegations and monitoring the manner, as is the NFL. The league released its own statement on Thursday, saying it would be investigating the matter.