Justin Tucker suspended: What ex-Ravens kicker's wife said about massage therapist allegations

Justin Tucker was suspended for 10 weeks of the season on Thursday for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy

Published on: Jun 27, 2025, 02:47:38 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Justin Tucker was suspended for 10 weeks of the season on Thursday for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. The suspension will take effect on August 26, roster cutdown day, and the former Baltimore Ravens star is eligible for reinstatement on November 11.

Former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been suspended (AP)

The 35-year-old kicker became a free agent after the Ravens released him last month. He can still try out and sign with a new team. Tucker is also allowed to attend training camp and take part in preseason games.

A five-time All-Pro, Tucker has played his entire 13-year career with Baltimore. He’s considered one of the best kickers in NFL history, although 2024 was his worst season.

What did Justin Tucker do?

Tucker has been accused of engaging in inappropriate behavior with several female massage therapists. Sixteen women have accused him of misconduct at eight high-end spas in the Baltimore area from 2012-16. He has publicly denied the allegations.

How did Justin Tucker's wife react to the sexual misconduct allegations?

In an exclusive statement to OutKick in February, Tucker had said: "I maintain I did not act inappropriately at any point before, during, or after a professional bodywork treatment session, nor have I ever been told I am unwelcome at any massage therapy provider. These claims are simply not true."

Meanwhile, his wife, Amanda Bass told the outlet: "The false allegations against Justin have caused so much hurt to our family. I believe my husband, and I love and support him fully."

Justin Tucker, an undrafted free agent out of Texas in 2012, is the NFL's all-time leader in field-goal accuracy, making 89.1 percent of his kicks.

The seven-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro first teamer is coming off the worst of his 13 seasons spent in Baltimore. He missed eight of his 30 field- goal attempts as well as two extra points in 2024.

The Ravens have moved on after spending a sixth-round pick in the 2025 draft on former Arizona kicker Tyler Loop.

(With inputs from Reuters)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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