Overview
- The Chiefs signed Justin Tucker to their practice squad on Wednesday, Oct. 28, giving the former Ravens kicker a pathway back into the NFL while keeping Harrison Butker on the active roster.
- Coach Andy Reid said the signing was insurance and that Butker will probably handle kicking duties this week, with the team planning to monitor performance before making any change.
- Tucker served a 10-game NFL suspension in 2025 after a Baltimore Banner report that 16 massage therapists alleged inappropriate conduct; Tucker denied the accusations and did not appeal the league’s ruling.
- Reports that Tucker made all attempts in a Chiefs workout — described by NFL insider Tom Pelissero as 30-for-30 — and the team evaluating multiple kickers were cited as factors in the decision.
- The signing drew criticism from former players and commentators who questioned the Chiefs’ choice to bring in a player with serious off-field allegations, and Tucker could be elevated for a game if Butker’s struggles continue, including the team’s Nov. 1 trip to Denver.