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Justin Tucker’s release by the Baltimore Ravens offers a glimpse into the team’s culture and how the NFL tends to handle uncomfortable or controversial situations — especially when legal or personal conduct issues are involved.
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From the “Inside Coverage” podcast, Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Frank Schwab and Jori Epstein discussed the complexity of the decision and what it really says about the Ravens and, by extension, the league.
The trio agreed: this situation will be quietly swept under the rug, and once Tucker is out of sight on the field, he’ll quickly be out of mind for the league and most fans. It’s a process we’ve seen before, and, barring any criminal developments, the Ravens and the NFL will likely move on with little more said.
The Ravens were very deliberate in labeling Tucker’s release a “football decision,” repeating that language in their official statement. As Epstein pointed out: “When people actually make football decisions, they don’t usually say this is a football decision.” This suggests the organization was using that phrase to avoid directly addressing the serious off-field allegations against Tucker (multiple accusations of improper conduct from massage therapists, which is being investigated by the league).
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Epstein also highlighted that the Ravens have a history of employing players with sexual assault or domestic violence allegations. This paints a picture of a team that often chooses to manage and sidestep these issues rather than taking a clear moral stance.
Schwab noted the “coldness” and legal calculation behind the Ravens’ language, emphasizing they want to avoid liability or being caught in denial if it turns out they knew something.
Justin Tucker is no longer with the Ravens. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
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