Justin Tucker suspended: What did Ravens kicker do? All on sexual misconduct allegations
Tucker is allowed to serve the suspension while not being under contract with a side and remains free to sign with an NFL team. If he signs a contract during the offseason, he can attend the training camp and participate in pre-season games.
The 35-year-old was accused of sexual misconduct by at least 16 massage therapists from multiple high-end spas and other wellness centers in the Baltimore region, The Baltimore Banner reported.
The alleged incidents took place between 2012 and 2016, at the time of his first five seasons in the league. The Baltimore Ravens parted ways with Tucker on May 5, releasing the one of the most accurate kickers in the league.
This came after the NFL probed allegations of inappropriate conduct against Tucker during the massage therapy sessions.
According to The Washington Post, the decision was made after discussions were held between the league, Tucker's representatives as well as the NFL Players Association. No timetable was specified by the NFL regarding the completion of its investigation.
The latest version of the personal conduct policy was put into place by the 2020 collective bargaining agreement reached between the league and union.
Tucker has denied any wrongdoing and said these claims are "unequivocally false". He even termed The Baltimore Banner's article as "desperate tabloid fodder."
His representative, Rob Roche, on Thursday said they were "disappointed with the NFL's decision," adding that the player stood by his previous statements.
The Baltimore Ravens cut his three years that were remaining as part of his four-year, $22 million contract extension with the franchise. At that time, it made him the highest-paid kicker in the league.
A seven-time Pro Bowl selection and a five-time all-pro during his 13 seasons with the team, Tucker holds the NFL record for field goal conversion rate (89.1 per cent). FAQs 1. What's the case against Justin Tucker?
He was earlier accused of sexual misconduct by 16 massage therapists from spas and wellness centers in Baltimore. 2. When Justin Tucker left Baltimore Ravens?
He was released from the side on May 5, 2025 after 13 seasons. 3. What will he do next?
Tucker's representative Rob Roche said they have advised him to accept the NFL resolution and close this matter.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf will not play Steelers vs Tampa Bay; Mike Tomlin reveals why
Bad news for Pittsburgh Steelers fans. Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, TJ Watt, Alex Highsmith, and Cam Heyward will be among the many veterans who will miss out on the team's second preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers (8) looks to pass as Will Howard (18) waits his turn (AP) This comes after Rodgers, who suffered an injury scare during practice. However, the four-time MVP should be ready for the regular season. During Wednesday's session, the 41-year-old needed his calf wrapped after he was stepped on. Read More: Aaron Rodgers injury update: Steelers QB slams helmet rules; 'I pulled a Joe Biden' Rookie Derrick Harmon bull-rushed an offensive lineman into Pittsburgh's new quarterback, and Rodgers' lower leg was accidentally stepped on in the process. But, coach Mike Tomlin was unconcerned. According to reports, Rodgers had scratches on his right shin, and athletic trainers applied a bag of ice. The trainers wrapped his calf, and he returned to the drill without missing a rep. "He just got stepped on," Tomlin said afterward. "It was nothing of any significance. He finished his work." Read More: Rashee Rice NFL disciplinary hearing: Date, impact on Kansas City Chiefs and more Aaron Rodgers, who tore his left Achilles tendon just four snaps into his debut season with the New York Jets in 2023, is now dealing with a different kind of adjustment, swapping out his helmet. The quarterback addressed reporters before practice, explaining that his old model, the Schutt Air XP Pro Q11 LTD, is no longer approved under the NFL's updated safety standards. That's forced him into the Schutt Air XP Pro VTD II, a change he's not thrilled about. "I don't like it, no," Rodgers said Tuesday. "I'm trying to change. We're in the process still. It looks like a damn spaceship out there. "We got to change it. The face mask doesn't fit the helmet because that's an old face mask, obviously just like I'm old, but we're trying to find the right helmet right now."
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Denver Broncos icon Lionel Taylor passes away at 89 after historic NFL career
Lionel Taylor, one of the Denver Broncos' first star wide receivers and later a history-making NFL coach, died on August 6, 2025, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was 89. Beginning his professional career with the Chicago Bears in 1959, Taylor found much success in Denver after joining the Broncos in 1960. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He was the first professional football player to reach 100 catches in a season. Following his retirement, he counseled the NFL, backing the Pittsburgh Steelers' two Super Bowl wins. The football community is grieving a true pioneer. Lionel Taylor's legendary career and NFL milestones Lionel Taylor was born on August 15, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew up in West Virginia and played college football at New Mexico Highlands University. He was a linebacker with the Chicago Bears in 1959 and went on to play wide receiver for the Denver Broncos. Between 1960-66, he led the AFL in catches five times. In 1961, he became the first player in NFL or AFL history to have 100 receptions in a season. In seven years with Denver, he totalled 543 catches, 6,872 yards, and 44 touchdowns, records that lasted for decades. AFL historian Dave Steidel said Taylor had 'hands like vice grips' and could bring in almost any pass. After his playing career, Taylor coached with the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning Super Bowls IX and X. In 1980, the Los Angeles Rams named him offensive coordinator, making him the NFL's first Black offensive coordinator. Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy called him a role model, saying, 'It would not have happened without Lionel Taylor.' Also Read: Tributes pour in after Lionel Taylor's death In December 2024, Lionel Taylor was hospitalized with a urinary tract infection and stayed in care for more than two months. He arrived back home in July 2025 just before entering hospice, passing away quietly on August 6. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Denver Broncos revealed his passing on August 13, labeling him among "one of the most dominant players of his age." As they honored his legacy and his humanity, followers and former players flooded social media with remarks like "Always a legend" and "Rest well, Sir LT."
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Rashee Rice NFL disciplinary hearing: Date, impact on Kansas City Chiefs and more
Kansas City Chiefs player Rashee Rice's NFL disciplinary hearing for his involvement in a multi-car crash has been set for September 30 in New York, sources told ESPN. The move allows the Chiefs wide receiver to participate in the first four games of the regular season before any move, including a potential suspension, is imposed by the League. Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice recently returned to practice after a groin injury.(AP) Also read: Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders sidelined with oblique injury, unlikely to play against Eagles Rashee Rice to be suspended? As per a Forbes report, the 25-year-old is likely to be disciplined for his involvement in a multi-car crash in Dallas last year. Rice was traveling in his Lamborghini at 119 mph. He and four other men left behind a Chevrolet Corvette and a Lamborghini Urus at the scene of the crash without checking on the occupants in the other vehicles. Two people were hospitalized, and two others were treated for minor injuries at the scene . He faced one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, one count of aggravated assault as well as six counts of collision involving injury. Rashee Rice was sentenced to five years of probation and 30 days of jail by a Dallas County judge. The jail time can be served during the five years of probation. Rice, who is on a four-year, $6.5 million rookie contract, has said that he learned from his accident, adding he appreciates the opportunity to play for the Chiefs. 'My legal team is handling that,' Rice said about the case earlier. 'All I can do is focus on what I can control right now, and that's me doing what I do best right here on the field.' Rice had suffered a season-ending leg injury just four games into the 2024 campaign. He recently returned to practice after dealing with a minor groin injury. Also read: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce share rare kiss on New Heights podcast How Rashee Rice's hearing date impacts the Chiefs' season The date means that Rice will be available for the Kansas City Chiefs during a jam-packed time. The team will be in Brazil on September 5 to face the Los Angeles Chargers, perhaps their toughest challenger in the division. In Week Two, the Chiefs face the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, who crushed them in the finals last season. The Chiefs will also go up against the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens in September. Rice will be available for all four crucial games. FAQs When is Rashee Rice's disciplinary hearing? The hearing date has been set for September 30. Which teams will the Kansas City Chiefs play in the first month of the NFL season? The team will go up against the Chargers, Ravens, Giants and the Eagles. Will Rashee Rice be suspended? He is likely to be disciplined for his involvement in a multi-car crash last year.
