FILE - Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker misses a field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

NEW YORK — The NFL suspended former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker for the first 10 weeks of the season on Thursday for violating its personal conduct policy.

The suspension takes effect on Aug. 26, which is roster cutdown day, and Tucker is eligible for reinstatement on Nov. 11. Tucker remains free to try out with and sign with a team. If he is signed, he can attend training camp and participate in preseason games. If he remains without a team, he can still serve the suspension and return in November.

The 35-year-old became a free agent after the Ravens released him last month in the aftermath of reports that he was accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by massage therapists. Tucker has maintained he did not act inappropriately while receiving professional treatment.

A five-time All-Pro, Tucker has played his entire 13-year career with Baltimore. He is considered one of the best kickers in NFL history, although 2024 was his worst season.

The Baltimore Banner since January has reported that more than a dozen massage therapists have accused Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior.

Tucker’s ban was similar to the one received by Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson, who was suspended by the NFL for the first 11 games of the 2022 season. He was accused by more than two dozen women of sexually assaulting and harassing them during massage therapy sessions.

Cincy improvements

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County leaders have reached a tentative deal for $470 million in renovations to Paycor Stadium.

The preliminary agreement announced Thursday would keep the team at the stadium through at least 2036. Final approval is still needed from the team and county commissioners.

The county will contribute $350 million, while the Bengals will pay $120 million.

Man charged

NEW ORLEANS — A Super Bowl halftime show performer was charged with two misdemeanors, about 4¢ months after he ran across the field at the Superdome waving a flag that included the words “Sudan and Free Gaza.”

Louisiana State Police say 41-year-old Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu turned himself in to authorities on Thursday to face of charges resisting a police officer and disturbing the peace by interrupting a lawful assembly.

The NFL said at the time he would be banned for life from league stadiums and events.