The Baltimore Banner has reported that Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is facing multiple allegations of inappropriate behavior during massage therapy sessions. The allegations, made by six massage therapists, suggest that the incidents took place between 2012 and 2016 while Tucker was in Baltimore. The accusations involve Tucker allegedly exposing his genitals, brushing them against two of the therapists, and leaving what was described as ejaculation on massage tables after treatments. His behavior was reportedly so egregious that several sessions were abruptly ended, and he was even banned from two spas in the Baltimore area.
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Tucker’s legal team, including attorneys Thomas A. Clare and Steven J. Harrison, has denied the allegations, calling them “impossible to prove.” Tucker also addressed the claims directly, posting on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “I have never received any complaints from a massage therapist, have never been dismissed from a massage therapy or bodywork session, and have never been told that I was not welcome at any spa or other place of business… I have always made a conscious effort to be considerate and respectful in all of the interactions with the community that I love so much. It is devastating for me to learn that anyone would feel I was offensive in any way.”
The NFL also weighed in, with a spokesperson stating, “We take any allegation seriously and will look into the matter.”
Tucker, who joined the Ravens as an undrafted free agent from the University of Texas in 2012, has since become one of the most decorated kickers in NFL history, earning seven Pro Bowl selections and winning a Super Bowl with the Ravens in 2012. Will Outcome be Similar to Deshaun Watson’s?
The Deshaun Watson Connection
This situation raises comparisons to the case of former Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who faced allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior during massage therapy sessions in 2021. The accusations against Watson were similar, involving multiple women who claimed he had acted inappropriately during their sessions. Watson was cleared of criminal charges by a grand jury, but he was fined $5 million by the NFL, suspended for 11 games, and required to attend therapy and counseling as part of a settlement agreement.
His case attracted significant media attention, with Watson facing backlash from the public and criticism over his off-field behavior. Given the similarities between the two cases, many are questioning whether Tucker will face consequences similar to those experienced by Watson. Will he face an NFL suspension? Will the massage therapists who came forward face heavy criticism or even threats, as some of Watson’s accusers did? As the investigation continues, these questions remain unanswered, but the situation serves as a stark reminder of the potential fallout for athletes accused of misconduct.
