Chiefs Reportedly Set to Add Justin Tucker to Practice Squad
The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly signing former All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad amidst ongoing struggles from their current kicker, Harrison Butker, who is currently tied for the NFL lead in missed field goals in 2026.
Wichita Hutchinson Plus, KS, October 28, 2026 —
The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly signing former All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad as the team deals with missed field goals by current kicker Harrison Butker.
Butker is tied for the NFL lead in missed field goals in 2026, according to the information provided. The report does not specify how many attempts he has missed, or provide a broader account of his performance.
The reported move would bring Tucker onto the Chiefs’ practice squad. The summary does not say whether the signing has been formally completed, when Tucker might join the team, or whether the club intends to make any change to its active roster or kicking responsibilities.
Tucker is described as a former All-Pro kicker. No additional details about his recent playing history, the terms of a potential agreement, or the source of the report were provided. The information also does not include statements from the Chiefs, Tucker or Butker.
As described, the reported addition comes amid Butker’s struggles with missed field goals. The available information does not establish whether Tucker’s practice-squad signing is directly intended to address those misses, nor does it indicate what role he would have if the move proceeds.
Further details about the reported signing and the team’s plans were not provided. The account does not state whether either kicker has commented on the situation.
Story summarized from the original created by Gabe Swartz on www.kwch.com, see more information here.
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