The NFL has suspended veteran safety Tashaun Gipson Sr., a free agent after spending the past two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, for six games.
While it was not announced why the league suspended Gipson, ESPN reported it was due to a violation of the NFL's performance-enhancing substance policy.
It is not known what substance Gipson was accused of taking.
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Tashaun Gipson Sr. of the San Francisco 49ers defends in coverage during an NFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium on January 20, 2024, in Santa Clara, California. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)
Gipson's career saw a resurgence when he joined the Niners as a safety for the 2022 season, but he quickly became a starter out of training camp.
Gipson, 33, had five interceptions, 61 combined tackles and eight passes defensed in 17 games that year.
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San Francisco loved what it saw from the veteran ball-rusher and gave him a one-year contract for the 2023 season. Gipson started 16 regular-season games at free safety, recording one interception, three passes defensed, one sack and 60 combined tackles.
Tashaun Gipson Sr. of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a play during the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)
Before playing a key role on the 49ers' stout defense, Gipson bounced around the league, starting with the Cleveland Browns for four seasons as an undrafted free agent out of Wyoming in 2012.
He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2014 with Cleveland, where he totaled a career-high six interceptions with 158 return yards, leading the NFL that season. He recorded one interception for a touchdown, eight passes defensed, one forced fumble and 52 combined tackles for the Browns.
In 2016, Gipson joined the Jaguars, playing with their elite secondary, which included Jalen Ramsey, until 2018. He spent one season with the Houston Texans in 2019 before joining the Chicago Bears, a place he called home for two seasons.
Tashaun Gipson Sr. of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after forcing a fumble during the NFC Championship game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium on January 28, 2024, in Santa Clara, California. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
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Gipson is looking for his next opportunity in the NFL, but teams will have to consider whether they can play without him for six games to start the season.
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