Head coach Andy Reid faced five straight minutes of questions about Tucker during his news conference."He’s done his suspension.Took care of his business there.
I’ll leave it at that," Reid said.The NFL suspended Tucker for 10 games in 2025 for violating its personal conduct policy after 16 female massage therapists accused him of sexual misconduct in the Baltimore area between 2012 and 2016.Tucker vehemently denies the allegations, including in a statement to OutKick at the time of the claims.The usual suspects criticized the move."It only takes one ounce of desperation from one franchise to welcome back into the league somebody who was a pariah," Dan Le Batard said.ESPN analyst Mina Kimes responded by posting a screenshot of the allegations against Tucker.
Several Kansas City media members also expressed frustration with the signing.But a proper response to the signing is not as binary as one on social media.JUSTIN TUCKER AND WIFE SPEAK OUT AMID MORE ALLEGATIONS FROM MASSAGE THERAPISTS: OUTKICK EXCLUSIVEBaltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) warms up against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Sept.5, 2024.
(Denny Medley-Imagn Images)By NFL standards, Tucker has paid his due.The Chiefs signed a player eligible to play this week.
The situation is hardly unique.Look around the NFL.Packers running back Josh Jacobs returned to the field Sunday after the NFL placed him on the commissioner exempt list before the season.Jacobs was arrested and charged with allegedly strangling and suffocating his girlfriend.
His legal team has worked to keep a video of the alleged incident private.Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper also returned from the commissioner exempt list Sunday.He faces a felony charge of second-degree assault by strangulation, along with several misdemeanor charges stemming from alleged altercations with his then girlfriend.The Seattle Seahawks signed Terrion Arnold in August after the L...