Ravens May Be Preparing for Life After Justin Tucker
The Baltimore Ravens’ approach in the 2025 NFL Draft reflected their traditional focus on defense, selecting safety Malaki Starks and edge rusher Mike Green with their first two picks. These early selections fit the team’s longstanding identity and were widely seen as strong value.
As the draft continued, the Ravens added depth across several positions. However, their sixth-round selection of Arizona kicker Tyler Loop raised eyebrows and sparked immediate speculation about the future of veteran kicker Justin Tucker.
According to ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, this pick signals the team is beginning to prepare for life beyond Tucker. Hensley noted that drafting Loop marks the first clear indication that Baltimore is planning for a transition at kicker.
Tucker’s future with the team has been under scrutiny due to unresolved off-field issues and a noticeable decline in performance. Once considered the most reliable kicker in the NFL, Tucker struggled last season, converting only 73.3% of his field goal attempts and missing multiple extra points for the first time in his career.
Given these factors, it seems increasingly likely that the Ravens are entering the final stages of Tucker’s tenure, and fans should brace for the potential end of an era.
