Ravens kicker Justin Tucker bulking up for new kickoff rules

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OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The NFL's new kickoff rule has altered the workout routine for the league's most accurate kicker.

Justin Tucker said he's noticed that XFL kickers have been involved in 25% of the tackles with the revamped kickoff play, which has led him to add a few pounds.

"This might be really surprising to a lot of you guys and a lot of my teammates because I don't hang out in the weight room too frequently," Tucker said after the Baltimore Ravens' offseason practice Thursday. "Now I got to get some more shrugs, get the traps going a little bit just to make sure I'm prepared for a little bit more contact."

Asked if he plans to add more muscle,…