JUSTIN TUCKER was released by the Baltimore Ravens last month.
The kicker is now a free agent, but should he find a new team, he will be forced to miss the first 10 weeks of the 2025 season for violating the NFL‘s personal conduct policy.
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What did Justin Tucker do?
The NFL suspended Tucker after 16 massage therapists across eight different spas in the Baltimore area accused him of sexual misconduct.
The incidents happened between his 2012 rookie year and 2016.
The Baltimore Ravens player was released on May 5 after 13 years with the franchise.
When announcing Tucker was leaving, the Ravens did not mention the allegations and instead declared he was leaving due to “football reasons.”
Following the NFL investigation, the kicker was suspended for the first 10 games of the 2025 season, with the ban coming into effect on August 26 – he will be eligible for reinstatement on November 11.
Despite his suspension, Tucker is allowed to sign with a team at any time and can attend training camp and participate in preseason games.
Tucker has denied all misconduct.
His agent, Rob Roche, released the following statement after his suspension was announced: “We are disappointed with the NFL’s decision.
“Justin has always strived to carry himself in a way that would make his family and community proud. He stands by his previous statements.
“In order to put this difficult episode behind him and get back on the field as soon as possible, we have advised Justin to accept this resolution and close this matter.
“The people who know Justin best know his character and understand that while he remains fully committed to excellence as a football player, he is deeply dedicated to his most important lifetime roles as a father, husband, and friend.”
What did Justin Tucker say about the allegations?
In February, Tucker released the following statement denying the allegations: “I maintain I did not act inappropriately at any point before, during, or after a professional bodywork treatment session, nor have I ever been told I am unwelcome at any massage therapy provider.
“These claims are simply not true. Throughout the last four weeks, I have spent countless hours replaying every interaction I have had with bodywork professionals over the last thirteen years.
“I can assure whoever is reading this that I have never intended to disrespect anyone, cross any boundary, or make anyone feel uncomfortable in any way whatsoever.
“It devastates me to know that anyone I have worked with would not have felt respected and valued as a professional, but more importantly as a person, and to anyone who has felt otherwise, I am sorry.
“I want you to know I am committed to ensuring that everyone I interact with continues to feel that I respect them and care about them as a human being.
“Physical therapy and massage therapy are a large part of why I’ve been consistently healthy and available during the football season.
“In fact, both my wife and I continue to count so many of those professionals as our friends.
“I absolutely respect the massage therapy profession and more so the individuals who work as massage therapists.”
