Saints coach Kellen Moore on bringing in Justin Tucker to coach: ‘He’s been through an experience’
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For the first time since his 10-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, Justin Tucker has proof.
The New Orleans Saints are training veteran kicker Tucker after Blake Grupe missed two of his three field goal attempts in a loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Saints head coach Kellen Moore spoke about Tucker’s test on Monday.
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September 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, United States; Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) warms up against the Kansas City Chiefs before a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Denny Medley/Image Images)
“He’s been one of their leaders for a long period of time on a very successful team,” Moore said, via Nick Underhill. “Obviously, there have been some things that have been unfortunate. He’s been through an experience and I think it’s about collecting what that experience was like.”
Tucker accepted the league’s lengthy suspension, which was one game less than that of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who was involved in a similar situation in 2022.
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By referring to Tucker as a leader, Moore was referring to the 36-year-old’s time with the Ravens, where he made seven Pro Bowls, became a five-time All-Pro and won a Super Bowl during his 13 years with the franchise.
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) kicks the ball during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. (Images by Tommy Gilligan-Imagn)
But because of off-field issues, the Ravens decided to move on from Tucker, who struggled in 2024, making 22 of his 30 field goal attempts and missing two of his 62 extra point attempts.
His wife, Amanda, also supported her husband.
“The false accusations against Justin have caused a lot of harm to our family,” she told OutKick. “I believe in my husband, I love him and I fully support him.”
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The Saints will also reportedly bring in Cade York to try out for the position.
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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for News Digital.