Justin Tucker allegations 'serious and concerning,' Ravens GM says - ESPN

Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said Tuesday that the number of sexual misconduct allegations made against kicker Justin Tucker is «serious and concerning» but indicated that the team will wait before determining his future in Baltimore.

«I think we're fortunate that the league is doing an investigation,» DeCosta said at the NFL scouting combine. «We'll wait as patiently as we can for as much information as we can, and we'll make our decisions based on that.»

This marked the first time a Ravens official has fielded questions about Tucker since accusations of inappropriate behavior first surfaced 26 days ago.

In total, 16 massage therapists from eight high-end Baltimore-area spas have made allegations of sexual misconduct against Tucker, according to The Baltimore Banner. All of the incidents reportedly occurred during sessions from 2012 to 2016, which were Tucker's first five seasons in the NFL.

DeCosta was asked about the Ravens' zero tolerance stance on domestic violence, which coach John Harbaugh referred to three years ago when asked about Deshaun Watson's six-game suspension following accusations of sexual misconduct with massage therapists.

«I think the biggest thing that we have to do, first of all, is look at every single case differently. There are no absolutes,» DeCosta said. «In this case, we're still awaiting as much information as possible.»

DeCosta said he has spoken to the league in Baltimore and is not sure how long the NFL's investigation will take. Investigators for the NFL have been in Baltimore speaking with some of the women who have accused Tucker of sexual misconduct, a source told ESPN last week.

According to DeCosta, the Ravens were unaware of any allegations against Tucker until the Banner