NFL Suspends Justin Tucker for 10 Weeks of Upcoming Season After Being Accused of Unwanted Advances by Massage Therapists

The NFL has suspended Justin Tucker for the first 10 games of the upcoming 2025 season without pay amid sexual misconduct allegations. The former Baltimore Ravens kicker, 35, was found by the league to be in violation of its personal conduct policy, according to the league, which conducted an investigation into the accusations in February.

Tucker, who was released by the Ravens on May 5 after 13 seasons, is allowed to sign with a new team and report to training camp and play preseason games, the NFL said. He is also eligible for reinstatement on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

"We are disappointed with the NFL's decision," Rob Roche, Tucker’s agent, said in a statement shared with NFL Media. "Justin has always strived to carry himself in a way that would make his family and community proud. He stands by his previous statements."

Roche continued, "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. The people who know Justin best know his character and understand that while he remains fully committed to excellence as a football player, he is deeply dedicated to his most important lifetime roles as a father, husband, and friend."

A total of 16 women have accused Tucker of exposing himself and other inappropriate behavior at Baltimore-area spas, as first reported by The Baltimore Banner in January. The incidents allegedly took place from 2012 to 2016; two of the Baltimore spas banned Tucker from returning.

Tucker denied all allegations of misconduct in a statement on X on Jan. 30.

"Throughout my career as a professional athlete, I have always sought to conduct myself with the utmost professionalism," Tucker said. "I have never before been accused of misconduct of any kind, and I have never been accused of acting inappropriately in front of a massage therapist or during a massage therapy session or during other bodywork."

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Tucker — the most accurate kicker in NFL history with an 89.1 field goal percentage — had played his entire career with the Ravens, who signed him as a undrafted free agent out of the University of Texas. 

The seven-time Pro Bowl selection and five-time All-Pro had his worst statistical year during the 2024 season, converting a career-low 73.3% of his field goals.