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Chiefs Sign Former All-Pro Kicker Tucker to Practice Squad as Butker Struggles

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Chiefs Sign Former All-Pro Kicker Tucker to Practice Squad as Butker Struggles

Sam Okafor · 2026-10-28T16:20:32.086Z

Tucker might be past his prime after sitting out, but if Butker keeps missing field goals this could be a smart move by the Chiefs.

13 sourcesUpdated Oct 28, 20261 min read

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The Kansas City Chiefs are signing former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad as Harrison Butker struggles, making 11 of 16 field goals this season and missing two in a 20-3 loss to Seattle. Butker remains on the active roster, so Tucker’s arrival adds depth and competition rather than immediately replacing him. Tucker, a seven-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro who has not played since 2024, is seeking an NFL return after Baltimore released him in 2025. He has denied sexual misconduct allegations, received a 10-game NFL suspension, and has not faced criminal charges; the allegations are separate from the football reasons the Ravens cited for his release.

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“Chiefs sign controversial kicker to join Harrison Butker and fans are absolutely furious”

AOL · Oct 28, 2026

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“Reports: Chiefs sign former All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker as Butker’s struggles continue”

KCTV5 · Oct 28, 2026

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“Kicker Justin Tucker, who hasn’t played since 2025 after misconduct allegations, reportedly signs with Chiefs”

Chicago Tribune · Oct 28, 2026

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Signing a guy with misconduct allegations just to pressure Butker feels like a bad look for the team.
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Tucker might be past his prime after sitting out, but if Butker keeps missing field goals this could be a smart move by the Chiefs.

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