There has been optimism -- even expressed by Justin Tucker himself -- that a long-term deal will get completed between the Baltimore Ravens and the second-most accurate kicker in NFL history by Friday's deadline.

It's just a matter of the two sides agreeing on the right price. Will the Ravens make Tucker the highest-paid kicker in the league, or is Tucker willing to take something less? If Tucker and the Ravens are unable to strike a deal by 4 p.

ET Friday, he will play under the tag for the season. Recent history suggests Tucker will land a new deal. The last kickers to play under the tag for the season were Mike Nugent and Phil Dawson in But he has a solid argument for becoming the richest kicker in the league:.

The Ravens also like using the tag because it puts more pressure on the player to perform because it's just a one-year deal.

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Unlike the situation between Denver and Von Miller , there has been no animosity with Baltimore and Tucker. He reported to voluntary offseason workouts, which is extremely rare for players who've received the tag. The Ravens and Tucker have been talking about a new deal for nearly a year and a half.

But Baltimore has a proven track record of getting deals done with its franchise players. The previous four players tagged by Baltimore -- cornerback Chris McAlister, linebacker Terrell Suggs , defensive tackle Haloti Ngata and running back Ray Rice -- all ended up signing long-term deals after receiving the tag.

It took two years of getting tagged for McAlister and Suggs before getting a long-term contract with Baltimore. It's possible the Ravens will take a similar route with Tucker. As Tucker put it, there's little concern that a deal will eventually get done. It's just a question of whether it will be Friday or next season. We use cookies to offer an improved online experience. By clicking "OK" without changing your settings you are giving your consent to receive cookies.

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