Chiefs sign former All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker as Butker’s struggles continue
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker stands tied for the NFL lead in missed field goals in 2026, the organization is bringing in some backup. According to several reports, the Chiefs are signing eight-time All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad. The news was first reported by The Kansas City Star’s Sam McDowell and confirmed by Chiefs head coach Andy Reid during his weekly Wednesday press conference. Tucker is the NFL’s second all-time leader in made field goal percentage -- a list that Butker is in the top 5 of as well -- but has not been employed since the Baltimore Ravens released him in May 2025. Tucker’s release came after reports of allegations of improper conduct during massage therapy sessions spanning from 2012 to 2016 surfaced. The NFL investigated the claims and suspended Tucker 10 games under the personal conduct policy despite…