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.
Whereas it wasn’t introduced why the league was suspending Gipson, ESPN reported it was as a consequence 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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Tashaun Gipson Sr. of the San Francisco 49ers defends in protection throughout an NFC divisional spherical playoff recreation in opposition to the Inexperienced Bay Packers at Levi’s Stadium Jan. 20, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Ryan Kang/Getty Photographs)
Gipson’s profession had a resurgence when he joined the Niners as a depth security for the 2022 season, however he shortly 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 12 months.
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San Fran liked 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 throughout the Tremendous Bowl in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Ryan Kang/Getty Photographs)
Previous to enjoying a key position 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 Professional Bowl staff 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 known as residence for 2 seasons.
Tashaun Gipson Sr. of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after forcing a fumble throughout the NFC championship in opposition to the Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium Jan. 28, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Photographs)
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Gipson is searching for his subsequent alternative within the NFL, however groups must take into account if they’ll go with out him for six video games to start out the season.
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