Reid Sticks With Butker
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has announced that Harrison Butker will keep his job as the team kicker for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Reid had previously left the decision open following the Chiefs' 35-12 victory over the New York Jets in Week 9. At that time, the head coach admitted he was unsure whether Butker or recently signed veteran Justin Tucker would handle kicking duties against Atlanta.
Growing Misery For Butker
Butker struggled again last Sunday, missing a 51 yard field goal attempt right before halftime. The home crowd inside Arrowhead Stadium booed the kicker after the miss.
That kick marked his seventh missed field goal of the season, which is the highest number in the NFL right now.
His poor form stretches back further than this year. Since the start of last season, Butker has missed 17 kicks in total. That includes 12 field goals and five extra point tries, making it the worst record of any kicker in the league over that period.
The Backup Option
Two weeks ago, Kansas City signed veteran kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad to add depth. The 37 year old kicker has not played in the NFL since 2024.
Tucker served a 10 game suspension last season for violating the NFL personal conduct policy. He was accused of sexual misconduct by 16 massage therapists from eight high end spas in the Baltimore area. The alleged misconduct took place between 2012 and 2016, during his first five seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.
Tucker's Recent Path
The Baltimore Ravens released Tucker in May 2025, and the NFL suspended him two months later. In November, after he was eligible for reinstatement, Tucker had his first tryout with the New Orleans Saints.
For now, coach Reid is choosing to stay with Butker as the Chiefs prepare for the Falcons.
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