The NFL announced Thursday it had suspended free agent kickerJustin Tuckerfor the first 10 weeks of the 2025 season for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Tucker's suspension comes after the formerBaltimore Ravenskicker wasaccused of sexual misconduct by several women. The NFLlaunched an investigationinto the allegations in February, whilethe Ravens released Tuckeron May 5 in what John Harbaugh referred to as a "complicated" decision. Tucker has denied the allegationsand expressed his "disappointment with the NFL's decision" in a statement from his representative, Rob Roche. "Justin has always strived to carry himself in a way that would make his family and community proud," the statement read, perESPN's Adam Schefter. "He stands by his previous statements. In order to put this difficult episode behind him and get back on the field as soon as possible, we have advised Justin to accept this resolution and close this matter. "The people who know Justin best know his character and understand that while he remains fully committed to excellence as a football player, he is deeply dedicated to his most important lifetime roles as a father, husband, and friend." Tucker's suspension will run from roster cutdown day on Aug. 26 through Nov. 11, when he will be eligible for reinstatement. The NFL clarified Tucker will be able to serve his suspension "while not being under contract with a club." If he is signed during the offseason, he is allowed to participate in training camp and preseason games. The NFL's personal conduct policystates that violations of the policy involving "criminal assault or battery (felony); domestic violence, dating violence, child abuse and other forms of family violence; or sexual assault involving physical force or committed against someone incapable of giving consent" come with a baseline suspension of six games without pay for a first-time violator. However, the policy also notes, "the presence of possible aggravating factors may warrant a longer suspension." Those aggravating factors include, but are not limited to, "a prior violation of the policy, similar misconduct before joining the NFL, violence involving a weapon, choking, repeated striking, or when an act is committed against a particularly vulnerable person, such as a child, a pregnant woman, or an elderly person, or where the act is committed in the presence of a child." This story has been updated with new information. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Justin Tucker suspension: Former Ravens kicker banned 10 games