Former All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker is returning to the NFL at the age of 36.
Tucker is considered to be one of the greatest kickers in NFL history, which makes sense considering he’s made 89.1% of his field goal attempts. His time with the Ravens ultimately came to an end after he was accused of inappropriate behavior during massage sessions.
The Baltimore Banner reported that 16 massage therapists made accusations against Tucker, with two of the massage parlors claiming they banned him because of his behavior.
“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,” Tucker told OutKick. “I absolutely respect the massage therapy profession and more so the individuals who work as massage therapists.”
Tucker has conducted workouts with the Colts, Jets and Saints over the past two years. It wasn’t until this Wednesday, however, that he landed a deal.
According to Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star, the Chiefs are signing Tucker to their practice squad.
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The Chiefs need a new kicker.
Harrison Butker has made plenty of big-time kicks for the Chiefs over the past decade, but he seems to be on the decline.
Butker has made 11 of 16 field goal attempts this season. He had two crucial misses on Sunday night against the Seahawks.
If Tucker outperforms Butker at practice, he could end up starting as early as this Sunday against the Broncos.
