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8/8/22

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Baltimore Ravens, Justin Tucker Agree to a Four-Year Extension

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 26: Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates the winning field goal at the end of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 26, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

The Baltimore Ravens have locked in Justin Tucker for four more seasons.

"Best kicker in the game. He’s been a weapon for them, and it's smart of them to keep him," said former New York Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum. The extension is reflective of that, as he is the highest-paid kicker in the league.

After signing a four-year $20 million extension back in 2019, Tucker signed another four-year extension with the Ravens, tying him to the franchise through the 2027 season. "I worked with John Harbaugh for over a decade," said former Philadelphia Eagles executive Joe Banner. "Was passionate about ST and he will always have a top-three field goal kicker. For the next four years, he now has the top-one."

Over his career, Tucker has been lights out for the Ravens. In 2021, Tucker went 35-of-37 on field goals while being perfect on his 32 extra point attempts. Tucker also showcased what kind of weapon he is by making a game-winning 66-yard field goal against the Detroit Lions in week three. Along with that, Tucker boasts the best field goal percentage in the history of the NFL, having converted 91.1% of his field goals over his 10 NFL seasons.

Tucker's success isn't exemplified by just one season. He has had three of the top four seasons in Total Points by a kicker since 2016. Over that time, he has made 100 FGs under 40 yards and only missed two. Along with that, Tucker is also 30-36 on FGs 50 or more yards. Tucker is also lights out when the opposing coach ices him. Across the league, kickers only made 15 out of 26 attempts (58%) over a five-year window when they were iced and took a practice kick. Tucker, on the other hand, made four out five attempts after taking a practice kick, with his only miss coming from 65 yards.

 

Tyler Forness contributed to this report. 


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