Roger Goodell speaking (for article on NFL safety being suspended)NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
NFL safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. has been suspended for six games due to his violation of the league’s policy pertaining to performance-enhancing substances.

Gipson, a free agent, spent the last two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and is looking for a new home after breathing new life into his career following a move to the Niners.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 33-year-old was determined to have violated the NFL’s PED policy and will miss the first six games of the upcoming 2024 season should he sign with another team.

Gipson became the starter at free safety for San Francisco after being signed for extra depth prior to the 2022 season and was brought back on a one-year deal worth $2.9 million.

He became a trusted leader in the team’s locker room as he served as a mentor for the young defensive backs and anchored the secondary.

 

NFL Safety Tashaun Gipson Has Carved Out An Impressive Career Since Going Undrafted

The former Cleveland Browns DB started 16 games last season, making 60 tackles, a sack, and an interception, having recorded 61 tackles and five interceptions the season before. He made five of his 14 playoff tackles in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Gipson joined the Browns as an undrafted free agent out of Wyoming in 2012 and spent four years with the AFC outfit before joining the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he stayed for three seasons. He spent one season with the Houston Texans and two with the Chicago Bears before his move to San Francisco. He was a Pro Bowler in 2014.

The free agent has recorded 684 tackles, 33 INTs, and three touchdowns in 173 games in the pros, starting 165 of those.

His suspension will not go into effect until the start of the regular season, leaving him free to participate in all preseason activities if he signs with a team.

Former NFL Safety Annihilated Cowboys QB Dak Prescott On Live TV After Loss To 49ers: “Dak Prescott Sucks…Tier 4 Quarterback” (VIDEO)

Dak Prescott sitting on benchSANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 08: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts on the bench during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Dak Prescott has come under a barrage of criticism for his overwhelmingly poor performance against the San Francisco 49ers.

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott finished 14-of-24 for 153 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. The 49ers defense sacked Prescott three times and also forced a fumble. Prescott’s quarterback rating of 51.6 was his lowest all season, as the 49ers jumped out to an early 21-7 lead and never looked back.

This was supposed to be the game where the Cowboys showed the world they are a real Super Bowl contender and they fell flat on their face yet again.

Prescott has since been called out by both fans and pundits for his poor showing. Donte Whitner was particularly critical as the former NFL safety ripped into the QB.

“Dak Prescott sucks… period,” began Whitner during a live TV broadcast after the game. “We’ve talked so much about Dak Prescott being a top-tier quarterback…I don’t see it. I see them trying to cover up for what he lacks: a lot of quick throws, cutting half of the field off, and giving him easy throws.

“Other that he’s not a quarterback that can drop off and really take advantage of a defense and carve it up”. And today we’ve seen that. The 49ers defense makes him look like a tier four quarterback,” concluded Whitner.

Prescott was benched during the fourth quarter of his team’s 42-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football. He took a seat midway through the fourth quarter and was replaced by backup Cooper Rush.

This was the Cowboys’ second loss in their past three games as they were shocked when the Arizona Cardinals also upset them 28-16 in Week 3. They would rebound in Week 4 with a 38-3 victory over the New England Patriots, but once again, it was against a team with an inferior quarterback.

Now sitting at 3-2, the Cowboys are losing ground in the NFC East race. The 5-0 Philadelphia Eagles remained perfect.

To make matters worse, Prescott appeared to suffer a finger injury on his throwing hand, although he was able to continue playing after having it taped up.

The Cowboys will attempt to get back on track against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday.