Ravens Officially Sign New Kicker As Justin Tucker a Post-June 1 Cut Amid Scandal

As the Baltimore Ravens say goodbye to the scandal-plagued kicker Justin Tucker, they’ve closed a deal with one of the top kickers in the NFL Draft.

The Ravens on Monday released Tucker and designed him a post-June 1 cut ... dumping the previous reasoning that they were waiting for adequate information and the conclusion of the league’s investigation. 

If the sexual misconduct allegations from 16 Baltimore-area massage therapists result in discipline from the league office, that will no longer be the Ravens' problem.

And in what seems like a telling move, the Ravens last week drafted and on Saturday signed to a 4-year deal rookie draftee Tyler Loop.

Meanwhile …

Recently, Commissioner Roger Goodell commented on Tucker’s investigation.

“Yeah, I haven’t gotten an update but I know the review is ongoing,” Goodell said while speaking to the media at the annual league owners meetings.

“We won’t be giving updates but when we have something, we’ll certainly share it with everyone.”

We have a feeling the NFL knows more now ... and that the Ravens are following that lead.

Tucker - arguably the greatest kicker of his era - has denied these allegations in a statement to OutKick.

“I maintain I did not act inappropriately at any point before, during, or after a professional bodywork treatment session, nor have I ever been told I am unwelcome at any massage therapy provider,” he wrote.

The law may end up confirming this.

The NFL may even up doing the same.

But the Baltimore Ravens just made up their mind.