NFL Star Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson Reacts To Justin Tucker Allegations: 'Everybody Can't Be Lying' - Yahoo Sports

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NFL star Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson recently shared his thoughts about the allegations surrounding Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker.

In case you missed it, shocking allegations about the latter hit the internet on January 30, 2025, and since then, football fans everywhere haven't been able to stop talking about it.

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On his podcast with Shannon Sharpe, Chad Johnson addressed the accusations against Tucker. According to him, there has to be a reason for the rumors.

Chad Johnson: 'Where There's Smoke, There's Fire'​

According to a detailed report released in January 2025, several massage therapists in the Baltimore, Maryland, area have come forward to share their alleged experiences with Tucker.

For those unfamiliar with the NFL player, he joined the league in 2012 after signing with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent. Since then, he's only sharpened his skills, making him one of the most accurate kickers the league has seen.

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Reports allege Tucker's misconduct with the victims took place over some time, beginning during his rookie season in 2012 through 2016, one year after tying the knot with his wife, whom he met in college.

During an episode of Johnson's weekly podcast with Sharpe, "Nightcap," the former Bengals legend spoke out about the news, saying the allegations about the kicker didn't sound too good. According to him, when "that many accusers" share a similar story, there must be some truth to it. "Where there's smoke, there's fire," he said.

Sharpe Says Tucker Is Innocent Until Proven Guilty​

After Johnson shared his initial thoughts about the recent reports surrounding Tucker, Sharpe also chimed in, saying that the public must remain unbiased in this case until it's handled in a court of law.

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“I think it’s only fair that Justin Tucker, at this point in time, deserves his innocence. He deserves to be heard.” However, Sharpe did seem to hold space for those who decided to speak out and share their story.

The 56-year-old and three-time Super Bowl champion continued, saying the league he once dominated in doesn't take "very kindly" to allegations like this about its players. The "Club Shay Shay" host also made sure to let his listeners know that society must do better by "holding people accountable with things like this if it is proven."

Johnson seemingly agreed, saying he hoped the league would "do their due justice in finding out" if the allegations against Tucker were true.

Justin Tucker Allegations​

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Six women, who all requested anonymity, came forward with allegations against the Ravens' standout kicker in a detailed report. According to several of the therapists, the athlete's behavior was sometimes so appalling that they had to end many of his sessions early. Additionally, two spas allegedly banned the 35-year-old from using their facilities after repeated complaints about his behavior.

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One therapist said they'd been waiting for someone to take their allegations against Tucker seriously; however, "people ... act like it's hot gossip or a joke," they said. “But it was really degrading.”

Five of the spa employees revealed Tucker requested massages around his inner thighs while he was erect. However, per the report, the questionable behavior didn't end there. They also claimed the kicker would adjust his body during sessions to expose his genitals under the sheets.

Chad Johnson Says Tucker’s Behavior Is A ‘Pattern’​

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Although Sharpe and Johnson said they're waiting for the NFL and legal system to play out before making stronger assertions about the case, they did acknowledge the number of victims who came forward to share their stories.

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“It’s tough when there’s so many [accusers]," Sharpe said before Johnson said that the accusations against Tucker sound like routine behavior.

“That’s a pattern, too, if you think about it," Johnson said. "Now, when you have a problem, and there’s an issue with one person, that’s one thing. Now, there, a person deserves their true innocence until proven guilty. Now, if you have a pattern of behavior, and it’s all coming from different people, that’s different. Everybody can’t be lying.”

“There’s an issue that lies there … if it’s happening multiple times and multiple people all have the same story, everybody can’t be lying. Everybody can’t be in cahoots at the same time.”

Tucker Denied All Allegations​

Tucker responded to the startling allegations about him in a social media post online, calling the claims "unequivocally false." As he went on, he denied the therapists' accounts, saying he's never been removed from spas or massage sessions due to "misconduct."

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Tucker said the claims were part of a "preconceived narrative" to garner attention by using his name.

As he finished, the kicker, who won a Super Bowl in 2013, called the accusations "devastating" after explaining that he's always been mindful of his behavior while interacting with members of the Baltimore community. "I maintain I did not act inappropriately at any point before, during, or after a professional bodywork treatment session," he wrote.

The NFL also released a statement about the news, saying a reporter notified the organization about the claims. "We take any allegation seriously and will look into the matter," the league said.