Ravens coach John Harbaugh’s zero-tolerance policy, shaped by the team’s handling of Ray Rice’s domestic violence incident, is being tested amid allegations against kicker Justin Tucker. The six women who accused Tucker of inappropriately behaving during massage-therapy sessions have not been silenced.
Tucker denies the claims, but Harbaugh’s comments from a 2022 Deshaun Watson suspension case suggest his stance on the matter. “We’ve stayed away from that particular situation,” Harbaugh said. “That’s Steve’s decision, and I’m glad we have that policy.”
The Ravens’ reluctance to act may be driven by the reality that specialists are easily replaceable. With Tucker struggling in 2024 and a $4.2 million non-guaranteed salary in 2025, the team might eventually decide it’s time to move on if the allegations prove true.
As the NFL and Ravens navigate this situation, Harbaugh’s “zero tolerance” policy is being questioned. Will the team stand by Tucker or take action against him? The Ravens’ stance on player misconduct will be closely watched in the coming days.
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