When the team moved on from Tucker, DeCosta released a statement citing "current roster" considerations as being part of the decision. Harbaugh is now suggesting that Tucker's uncertain availability may have played a bigger role than his performance, which slipped noticeably for much of last season.

The Ravens released Tucker on May 6 amid allegations from 16 women that he engaged in sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions.

When the Ravens cut kicker Justin Tucker earlier this month, they were careful to call it a "football decision."