Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker was released by the team on Monday as the NFL veteran battles allegations of sexual misconduct made by 16 women.
"Sometimes football decisions are incredibly difficult, and this is one of those instances, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement, paying tribute to Tucker's "focus, drive and resilience."
"We sincerely wish him and his family the very best in this next chapter of their lives," DeCosta added.
The 35-year-old Tucker has strongly denied claims made by multiple massage therapists that he had behaved inappropriately during treatments.
Allegations against the kicker include exposing his genitals and brushing some of the therapists' thighs with his fingers.