NFL suspends Justin Tucker for first 10 weeks of 2025 season for violating Personal Conduct Policy
After a months-long investigation into former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, the NFL landed on a punishment. The league announced Thursday that Tucker will be suspended without pay for the first 10 weeks of the 2025 season.
Tucker was accused of sexual misconduct by more than a dozen massage therapists in the Baltimore area in February, leading to an NFL investigation. Per the league, Tucker, who remains a free agent after being released by the Ravens in May, was found in violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy.
In a statement, Tucker's representative Rob Roche said they were "disappointed" in the NFL's ruling, but that they would not be appealing the decision.
"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," Roche wrote.
Per the NFL, Tucker's suspension will start Aug. 26, when rosters are finalized. If he does not sign with a team, he will serve his suspension while not under contract with a team. The NFL added that Tucker can participate in training camp and preseason games if he signs with a team this offseason.
Under the suspension, Tucker will be eligible to return to the field Nov. 11.
The Baltimore Banner first reported on Tucker's alleged misconduct at the end of January, as six massage therapists accused Tucker of acting inappropriately during sessions. In the weeks that followed, more therapists came forward with similar allegations, resulting in 16 accusers by mid-February.
The alleged incidents took place between 2012 and 2016.
Tucker, 35, joined the Ravens as a rookie in 2012, and spent the past 13 seasons in Baltimore. The five-time All-Pro had the worst season of his career in 2024, making only 73.3% of his kicks.
Head coach John Harbaugh called the process of releasing Tucker "complicated" before ultimately categorizing it as a football decision. Baltimore drafted kicker Tyler Loop in April, seemingly as Tucker's replacement, before officially releasing the veteran the following week.