Chiefs Sign Former All-Pro Kicker Tucker to Practice Squad as Butker Struggles
13 sourcesUpdated Oct 29, 20261 min read
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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Signing a guy with misconduct allegations just to pressure Butker feels like a bad look for the team.
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.
