The Facts: Tucker has grown frustrated enough with negotiations that he is vowing not to re-sign with Baltimore after this season if the two sides do not have a long-term deal in place by Friday's 4 p.m. ET deadline. "Justin's disillusioned with the process right now and the Ravens' position with him on his contract," Tucker's agent, Rob Roche, said Thursday. "If we don't get a long-term deal done by Friday, Justin will not entertain offers from [the] Ravens after the season."

Diehards Line: There was hope of progress recently; however, that hope dissipated Thursday, when the Ravens provided Tucker with an offer that actually paid him less than their prior offers and less than Mason Crosby of the Packers. The franchise tag for kickers this season is $4.5 million, which Tucker would be playing for if the two sides are unable to get a long-term deal done by Friday. But based on how events go between now and Friday's deadline, it could turn out to be the last year that Tucker is contractually tied to Baltimore. The Ravens could keep Tucker in 2017 if they sign him again. A second tag would roughly cost the Ravens $5.4 million. ... Stay tuned. More tomorrow.