The NFL suspended veteran security Tashaun Gipson Sr., a free agent after spending the previous two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, for six video games.
While it wasn’t introduced why the league was suspending Gipson, ESPN reported it was because of a violation of the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances coverage.
It’s unknown what substance Gipson was accused of taking.
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Gipson’s profession had a resurgence when he joined the Niners as a depth security for the 2022 season, however he rapidly developed right into a starter popping out of coaching camp.
Gipson, 33, had 5 interceptions, 61 mixed tackles and eight passes defended in 17 video games that yr.
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San Fran beloved what they noticed from the veteran ballhawk and gave him a one-year deal for the 2023 season. Gipson began 16 regular-season video games at free security, tallying one interception, three passes defended, one sack and 60 mixed tackles.
Tashaun Gipson Sr. of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a play in the course of the Super Bowl in opposition to the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)
Prior to enjoying a key function in a stacked 49ers protection, Gipson bounced across the league, beginning with the Cleveland Browns for 4 seasons as an undrafted free agent out of Wyoming in 2012.
He made his lone Pro Bowl crew in 2014 with Cleveland, when he totaled six interceptions – a career-high – with 158 return yards from the picks, which led the NFL that season. He had a pick-six, eight passes defended, one compelled fumble and 52 mixed tackles for the Browns.
In 2016, Gipson joined the Jaguars, enjoying with their elite secondary, which included Jalen Ramsey, till 2018. He spent one season with the Houston Texans in 2019 earlier than becoming a member of the Chicago Bears, a spot he referred to as dwelling for 2 seasons.
Tashaun Gipson Sr. of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after forcing a fumble in the course of the NFC championship in opposition to the Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium Jan. 28, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
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Gipson is in search of his subsequent alternative within the NFL, however groups must think about if they will go with out him for six video games to start out the season.
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