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NFL Suspends Justin Tucker for 10 Weeks for Personal Conduct Policy Violation

The ruling lets the free agent serve a 10-week ban out of contract following allegations by massage therapists dating to 2012.

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Dec 21, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA;  Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) warms up in the end zone before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The NFL announced on June 26 that Tucker will miss the first 10 games of the 2025 season without pay after a disciplinary review found he breached the league’s Personal Conduct Policy.
  • Sixteen massage therapists in the Baltimore area accused Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior during sessions between 2012 and 2016, triggering the league’s investigation.
  • Tucker has called the allegations “unequivocally false” but apologized to anyone who felt disrespected, and his agent advised accepting the punishment to move forward.
  • Baltimore released Tucker on May 5 for football reasons after selecting kicker Tyler Loop in the 2025 draft, leaving him a free agent.
  • Tucker may serve his suspension while unsigned and will be eligible for reinstatement on November 11, 2025.