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10-Week NFL Suspension Hits Record-Setting Kicker Justin Tucker Amid Misconduct Allegations

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The NFL has announced a 10-week suspension without pay for former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker due to a violation of the league’s personal conduct policy. The suspension is scheduled to begin on roster cutdown day, August 26, and will end on November 11.

Although Tucker is currently a free agent, the league confirmed that he can serve the suspension while not under contract and is still allowed to try out and sign with teams in the meantime.

Misconduct Allegations Lead to Suspension as Tucker Denies Claims and Seeks Resolution

The suspension follows allegations of inappropriate sexual misconduct made by several massage therapists. The alleged incidents reportedly occurred between 2012 and 2016, as first reported by the Baltimore Banner. Tucker has denied the accusations, describing them as “shocking and heartbreaking.” The NFL has not disclosed whether its investigation confirmed the allegations, but the suspension indicates a violation of its conduct standards.

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Justin Tucker (NFL)

In response to the suspension, Tucker’s representative, Rob Roche, expressed disappointment with the NFL’s decision. Speaking through ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Roche stated that the advice given to Tucker was to accept the suspension to move forward. Roche emphasized the intent to resolve the issue and return to the field as soon as possible. CNN has reached out to Tucker’s team for further comment.

NFL’s Most Accurate Kicker Faces Uncertain Future Amid Suspension and Allegations

Justin Tucker joined the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2012 and spent his entire career with the team until becoming a free agent. Regarded as one of the greatest kickers in NFL history, Tucker holds the record for the highest career field goal percentage at 89.1%. He also played a pivotal role in Baltimore’s Super Bowl XLVII victory in 2013.

While Tucker is eligible to sign with any NFL team, the shadow of the allegations and the suspension could affect his prospects. He may still participate in training camp and preseason games if signed before the suspension officially begins. The coming months will likely determine whether any team is willing to bring him on, given both his on-field excellence and off-field controversy.

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Justin Tucker Denies Misconduct Allegations as NFL Investigation Continues

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Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has publicly denied allegations of inappropriate conduct during massage sessions. In a statement released to OutKick.com on Wednesday, Tucker asserted that he never acted inappropriately and that the accusations against him are false. His response comes as the NFL investigates claims made by multiple massage therapists regarding his behavior during sessions spanning from his rookie year in 2012 to 2016.

Tucker Denies Allegations and Emphasizes Commitment to Professional and Respectful Conduct

Tucker strongly refuted the allegations, maintaining that he has always conducted himself professionally during massage therapy sessions. He stated that he had never been told he was unwelcome at any massage therapy provider and emphasized that he never intended to make anyone feel uncomfortable.

Expressing remorse over the situation, Tucker acknowledged the importance of ensuring that all individuals he interacts with feel respected and valued. He reaffirmed his commitment to upholding respectful behavior in all professional interactions.

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Justin Tucker (NFL)

The accusations against Tucker were first reported on January 30 by The Baltimore Banner, in which six massage therapists claimed he engaged in inappropriate behavior. The allegations have since grown, with a total of 16 massage therapists from eight Baltimore-area spas accusing him of misconduct. Tucker responded to these claims on social media the same day, issuing his first formal denial before releasing the more detailed statement this week.

Ravens Await NFL Investigation Before Making Decisions on Justin Tucker’s Future

The Baltimore Ravens organization has yet to take any action against Tucker, as they are awaiting the results of the NFL’s investigation. On Tuesday, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta addressed the situation at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, calling the allegations “serious and concerning.” He stated that the team would withhold any decisions until the league’s findings were complete, marking the first official response from the franchise regarding the issue.

Despite the controversy, Tucker remains a key figure in the Ravens franchise. Since joining the team as an undrafted free agent in 2012, he has built a distinguished career, earning seven Pro Bowl selections. At 35 years old, Tucker is widely regarded as one of the best kickers in NFL history. However, the outcome of the ongoing investigation could have significant implications for his career and standing with the team.

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Four more massage therapists in Baltimore accuse Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate conduct

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Four more massage therapists have accused Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior, according to the Baltimore Banner. These new accusers join six others who came forward in an article published on Thursday.

Three women, all of whom worked at the luxury Baltimore men’s spa The QG, have accused Tucker of inappropriate behavior. They spoke with the Baltimore Banner in an article published on Saturday. A fourth woman, who did not speak with the outlet, has joined the same law firm representing six clients in the Tucker case.

In total, 10 massage therapists from five different spas and wellness centers have reportedly accused Tucker of inappropriate behavior. The incidents are said to have occurred between 2012 and 2016. Two of the spas banned Tucker as a client after the reported inappropriate actions.

The three women who came forward in Saturday’s article said the incidents mostly took place in 2014 and 2015. One woman claims Tucker exposed himself during multiple sessions. In one of those sessions, she says he ran his fingers over her inner thigh and left what she believed to be ejaculate on the table after their appointment.

“I understand that Justin Tucker is an important client to The QG, but as an employee of The QG who has tolerated the previous interactions with him, I no longer feel safe or comfortable working with him,” the woman wrote in a letter she shared with her employer in 2015.

The woman, referred to as “M.” by the *Baltimore Banner*, shared in an interview that she contacted a reporter in 2015, shortly after the incident, but later stopped talking because she feared being targeted.

“I didn’t speak up earlier because I was scared,” M. said. “What if I’m the only one who speaks out? I’m just a regular person, and he’s someone powerful in Baltimore.”

Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker watches his extra point against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game

A second woman shared her story with the *Baltimore Banner* after reading their article published on Thursday. She worked at The QG for four years as the lead massage therapist and said Tucker’s behavior grew “more and more inappropriate” during her time there.

A third woman, who was 19 when she started working at The QG, described an incident where Tucker left what she thought was semen on the sheets of the massage bed. She also said Tucker often had an erection during sessions.

Six women accusing Tucker of misconduct have hired lawyers Michael Belsky and Catherine Dickinson from the SBWD Law Firm, the *Baltimore Banner* reported.

Tucker, 35, started playing for the Ravens in 2012 as an undrafted free agent and has spent his entire 13-year NFL career with the team.

On Thursday, Tucker responded to the claims on social media, calling them “completely untrue.” His lawyers said the accusations were “not possible to verify.”

The NFL also issued a statement Thursday, saying the claims had not been reported to the league before. “We will review the matter and treat it with seriousness,” a league spokesperson said.

While the incidents fall outside the legal time limit for charges, the NFL can still penalize Tucker. In a similar case, the league suspended Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson for 11 games and fined him $5 million after 24 women accused him of sexual assault and misconduct during massage sessions in civil lawsuits.

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Baltimore’s Justin Tucker faces sexual misconduct allegations from six massage therapists

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Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is being accused of acting inappropriately at four spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area, according to a report by the *Baltimore Banner*.

Six massage therapists claim Tucker “expos[ed] his genitals, brush[ed] two of them with his exposed penis, and le[ft] what they believed to be ejaculate on the massage table after three of his treatments.” Some therapists reportedly ended sessions early and refused to work with Tucker again after incidents that happened between 2012 and 2016.

“Five of the women said Tucker asked them to massage his pelvic region or inner thighs while he had an erection. Then they said he repeatedly wiggled his pelvis to remove the sheets, which fully or partially exposed his genitals.

Two women said Tucker brushed them with his exposed penis. Three said, when they returned to the treatment room after Tucker left, they discovered a large wet spot on the massage table, which they strongly believed to be ejaculate.”

Tucker, 35, joined the Ravens in May 2012 as an undrafted free agent and has played for the team his entire 13-year NFL career.

A representative from one spa said Tucker was “immediately terminated as a client” after a reported 2014 incident. One therapist said she shared her experience with others “over the years,” calling it “really degrading.”

Baltimore’s Justin Tucker faces sexual misconduct allegations from six massage therapists

A lawyer for another spa, now closed, said the business “took immediate and decisive action to ban this individual from our business and services to ensure a safe environment for all.” The owner allegedly told Tucker by phone he was not allowed to return.

Tucker denied the claims in a social media post Thursday, calling them “unequivocally false.” His lawyers said the allegations are “impossible to prove” and stated Tucker has never been banned from the spas. They added: “Mr. Tucker has never behaved inappropriately during any massage therapy session, and certainly never in the manner described [by the Banner]. Any suggestion to the contrary is a fictitious and utterly baseless claim.”

An NFL spokesperson said the league learned of the claims through the reporter’s investigation and will “look into the matter.” One therapist involved said, “I can’t watch sports anymore. I see his face everywhere.”

The women did not report the incidents to police. Legal experts told the *Banner* the time limit for legal action has expired. However, the NFL could still punish Tucker under its conduct policy, which prohibits behavior that “undermines or puts at risk the integrity of the NFL.”

In 2022, the NFL suspended Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson for 11 games and fined him $5 million after 24 women accused him of sexual assault and misconduct during massage sessions in civil lawsuits.