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“It devastates me to know that anyone I have
worked with would not have felt respected and valued as a
professional, but more importantly as a person, and to anyone
who has felt otherwise, I am sorry,” Tucker said in a statement
provided by a publicist. “I want you to know I am committed to
ensuring that everyone I interact with continues to feel that I
respect them and care about them as a human being.”
The Baltimore Banner has reported that 16 massage therapists
from eight spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area have
accused Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior. Ravens general
manager Eric DeCosta called the allegations “serious” and
“concerning” this week, and the NFL is investigating.
When the accusations against Tucker became public late last
month, the five-time All-Pro released a statement saying he has
never received any complaints from a massage therapist or been
told he was not welcome at a spa or other place of business.
In Wednesday's statement, he called the allegations “shocking
and heart-breaking.”
“I maintain I did not act inappropriately at any point before,
during, or after a professional bodywork treatment session, nor
have I ever been told I am unwelcome at any massage therapy
provider. These claims are simply not true,” Tucker said.
“Throughout the last four weeks, I have spent countless hours
replaying every interaction I have had with bodywork
professionals over the last thirteen years. I can assure whoever
is reading this that I have never intended to disrespect anyone,
cross any boundary, or make anyone feel uncomfortable in any way
whatsoever.”
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