Saints expected to sign Cade York over veteran kicker Justin Tucker: reports

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Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker will not be signing with the New Orleans Saints after having a workout with the team following a 10-week suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. 

Blake Grupe missed two field goals inside 50 yards in the first half of the Saints’ 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, including one from 38 yards and a second from 47 yards. 

His eight missed field goals this season prompted the team to look outside the roster for help. 

Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) kicks the ball during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium.  (Tommy Gilligan/Imagn Images)

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Tucker, a veteran placekicker, had a tryout with the team on Monday. Saints head coach Kellen Moore spoke about Tucker’s tryout and called his off-the-field issues "unfortunate."

"He's been a really good kicker in this league for a really long time, and he's had a ton of success and he's been a leader for Baltimore for a long time," he said, via ESPN. "He's been one of their leaders for an extended period of time with a very successful team and so obviously there's been some stuff that's been unfortunate.

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) warms up against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 5, 2024. (Denny Medley-Imagn Images)

SAINTS COACH KELLEN MOORE DISCUSSES BRINGING IN JUSTIN TUCKER FOR WORKOUT: 'HE’S GONE THROUGH AN EXPERIENCE'

"He's gone through an experience, and I think it's about collecting what that experience was, and we'll evaluate the