Justin Tucker faces shocking 10 game ban over off field accusations without legal charge
Justin Tucker faces shocking 10 game ban over off field accusations without legal charge (Image via Getty)
NFL fans were shocked when Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker got hit with a 10-game suspension for the 2025 season. Most expected a formal hearing and legal process, but instead, the decision came from private talks between the NFL, NFLPA, and Justin Tucker's team.
There won't be an appeal, and the suspension is now final. What's confusing for many is that Justin Tucker has strongly denied doing anything wrong, yet still agreed to the punishment. His quiet acceptance has raised new questions about what really happened behind the scenes.
Justin Tucker accepted the 10-game NFL suspension after private talks not court action
According to a June 26, 2025 report by The Washington Post's Mark Maske, Justin Tucker's 10-game suspension wasn't handed down by a judge or hearing officer.
It came after private negotiations involving the NFL, the NFL Players Association, and Justin Tucker's legal team. These talks led to a final agreement, which Justin Tucker signed. Since this was a mutual deal, Justin Tucker is not planning to fight the punishment or appeal it.
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Justin Tucker, 35, has denied all wrongdoing from the start. Reports say the case involves misconduct claims during massage sessions, brought up by multiple people.
Justin Tucker has not been charged with a crime. But his agreement to sit out 10 games without pay has raised questions. Some believe he took the deal to move forward quickly and avoid a longer punishment that might have followed a public hearing.
Justin Tucker's future in the NFL remains uncertain as no teams show interest
Justin Tucker was cut by the Baltimore Ravens earlier this offseason. Since then, no NFL team has signed him. Sources suggest his ongoing legal situation made teams stay away. By accepting the suspension now, Justin Tucker may be trying to clear his name and make himself available once the 10 games are over.
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