Justin Tucker allegations: Baltimore kicker, wife release first public comments

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, as well as his wife, has released his first public statement after the allegations that were made against him in an exclusive 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,” Tucker said. “These claims are simply not true.”

16 massage therapists from eight high-end Baltimore-area spas have made allegations of Tucker engaging in inappropriate behavior.

The Baltimore Banner began investigating Tucker’s alleged behavior after receiving a tip on Jan. 9 and spoke with six massage therapists that recounted “troubling firsthand experiences” with Tucker between 2012-2016. Since then, 10 more women have come out against Tucker.

Tucker continued, addressing the situation more directly.

“Throughout the last four weeks, I have spent countless hours replaying every interaction I have had with bodywork professionals over the last thirteen years,” Tucker said in the statement to OutKick. “I can assure whoever is reading this that I have never intended to disrespect anyone, cross any boundary, or make anyone feel uncomfortable in any way whatsoever.” 

“It devastates me to know that anyone I have worked with would not have felt respected and valued as a professional, but more importantly as a person, and to anyone who has felt otherwise, I am sorry,” Tucker said in his statement, the full text of which can be found below. “I want you to know I am committed to ensuring that everyone I interact with continues to feel that I respect them and care about them as a human being.”

Tucker’s wife, Amanda, also released an exclusive statement to OutKick on the matter where she showed support for her husband.

“The false allegations against Justin have caused so much hurt to our family. I believe my husband, and I love and support him fully.”

Per The Banner, five of the six women interviewed said “Tucker asked them to massage his pelvic region or inner thighs while he had an erection” and would repeatedly rotate his body to remove the protective sheets, which allegedly fully or partially exposed his genitals. Three of the therapists revealed that when they returned to the treatment room after Tucker had departed “they described a large wet spot on the massage table” that they believed to be “ejaculate.”

The NFL is investigating the report.