NFL suspends free agent safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. 6 games for allegedly violating PED policy: report

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The NFL 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 wasn’t announced why the league was suspending Gipson, ESPN reported it was due to a violation of the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy. 

It’s unknown 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 Jan. 20, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)

Gipson's career had a resurgence when he joined the Niners as a depth safety for the 2022 season, but he quickly developed into a starter coming out of training camp. 

Gipson, 33, had five interceptions, 61 combined tackles and eight passes defended in 17 games that year.

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San Fran loved what they saw from the veteran ballhawk and gave him a one-year deal for the 2023 season. Gipson started 16 regular-season games at free safety, tallying one interception, three passes defended, 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 Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)

Prior to playing a key role in a stacked 49ers defense, Gipson bounced around the league, starting with the Cleveland Browns