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For the first time since his 10-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, Justin Tucker is participating in a tryout.
The New Orleans Saints will work on veteran place kicker Tucker after Blake Grupe missed two of three field goal attempts in a loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Saints head coach Kellen Moore spoke about Tucker’s tryout on Monday.
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September 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, United States; Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) warms up against the Kansas City Chiefs before a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Denny Medley/Imagn Images)
“He’s been one of the long-time leaders on a very successful team,” Moore said, via Nick Underhill. “Obviously there were things that were unfortunate. He had an experience and I think it’s about collecting what that experience was.”
Tucker accepted the league’s lengthy suspension, one game less than that of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who was involved in a similar situation in 2022.
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Referring to Tucker as a leader, Moore was talking about the 36-year-old’s time with the Ravens, where he made seven Pro Bowls, became a five-time All-Pro and won a Super Bowl during his 13 years with the franchise.
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) kicks the ball during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. (Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images)
But due to off-field issues, the Ravens decided to move on from Tucker, who struggled in 2024, making 22 of his 30 field goal attempts while missing two of his 62 extra point attempts.
His wife, Amanda, is also cornered by her husband.
“The false allegations against Justin have caused so much harm to our family,” she told OutKick. “I believe in my husband, I love him and I fully support him.”
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The Saints also reportedly brought in Cade York in an attempt to land the job.
