"I got through it": Ravens' Mike Green says NFL teams knew about sexual assault claims before the draft selection

As the Baltimore Ravens began their rookie minicamp, much of the attention shifted away from football drills to more complex off-field matters involving newly drafted edge rusher Mike Green and long-time kicker Justin Tucker. While the team gears up for a promising season, recent controversies have placed both rookies and veterans under an unexpected spotlight. They hve already released Tucker. Mike Green, selected in the second round, made his first public appearance in front of Baltimore-area reporters recently. The former Virginia and Marshall standout has acknowledged facing multiple sexual assault allegations throughout his playing career — one during high school and another that led to his transfer from Virginia. Despite being forthcoming during the NFL Combine and team interviews, Green maintained a measured stance this weekend.“Every team asked me, and I’ve been completely open about everything,” Green stated. “It’s something that I had to go through, and I got through it.”Although he expressed transparency, Green refrained from delving into specific incidents. When asked how he encountered two separate allegations, he firmly redirected the conversation toward his NFL journey: “I’m just focused right now on moving forward with my career at the Ravens. I’m blessed to be here. It’s an honor.”For the Ravens, selecting Green came with calculated risk. General Manager Eric DeCosta and the team front office stood by their decision, asserting that thorough evaluations were made prior to the draft. The franchise, known for its firm stance on character, now finds itself walking a tightrope — balancing opportunity for redemption with a need to uphold public trust.Adding to the off-field distractions is the surprising drafting of kicker Tyler Loop in the sixth round. While rookie kicker selections are typically routine, this one gained added significance given swirling reports surrounding Justin Tucker. According to The Baltimore Banner, over a dozen massage therapists have reportedly accused Tucker of inappropriate conduct. The NFL has initiated an investigation, although no formal action has been taken thus far.Tucker has denied any wrongdoing, asserting that he “did not act inappropriately while receiving professional bodywork treatment.” Head coach John Harbaugh addressed the situation, emphasizing that the team's decisions remain rooted in performance and logistical considerations.“From the standpoint of the investigation and all that, we don’t know anything. We haven’t been given any information, as it should be. It’s all done the way it’s done,” Harbaugh noted. “So you can’t make any decisions based on that. Every decision we make has to be based on football.”Harbaugh didn’t dismiss the intricacies involved: “There’s a lot of layers to that. You’ve got a rookie kicker in here… salary cap, all the different things… whatever we decide to do over the next few weeks will be based on football.”As Baltimore tries to look ahead to the upcoming season, the locker room now houses stories of redemption, uncertainty, and challenge. The Ravens' choices, both on and off the field, will undoubtedly shape not only their roster but the broader conversation around accountability and second chances in the NFL.Also Read: Ravens face public outrage for ignoring disturbing allegations against Shannon Sharpe, Justin Tucker, and Mike Green