The Kansas City Chiefs have officially signed five-time All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad, according to a person familiar with the move who spoke to The Associated Press. The signing, which has not yet been publicly announced by the team, is expected to be addressed by head coach Andy Reid at his weekly news conference on Wednesday. This strategic move provides Tucker with a second opportunity in the NFL after serving a 10-game suspension last year for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, marking a significant shift in the Chiefs’ kicking game dynamics.
Five-time All-Pro gets second chance as Andy Reid seeks stability at kicker
Tucker’s return to the league follows a turbulent exit from the Baltimore Ravens, where he spent 13 seasons establishing himself as one of the sport’s premier kickers. His tenure in Baltimore ended in controversy after the *Baltimore Banner* reported in 2025 that Tucker faced sexual misconduct accusations from 16 massage therapists, allegations he dismissed as “unequivocally false” and “tabloid fodder.” Although the Ravens released Tucker in May and he was never criminally charged, the league’s suspension effectively sidelined him for the previous campaign, leaving a void in his professional trajectory that the Chiefs are now willing to fill.
The timing of the signing is critical, as incumbent starter Harrison Butker has struggled mightily over the last two seasons, most recently missing two kicks in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. While Butker remains on the active roster, the addition of Tucker introduces immediate competition for the kicking job. For the Chiefs, this move offers a low-risk, high-reward solution to address consistency issues, leveraging Tucker’s proven track record to potentially stabilize a position that has become a focal point of criticism for the defending champions.
Source: WJLA
