Chiefs Sign Controversial Kicker Justin Tucker Amid Harrison Butker’s Struggles
Oct 28, 2026 | 10:58 AM EDT The Week 7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday exposed several issues within the Kansas City Chiefs, as the team suffered its first loss of the 2026 season, falling 20-3. The struggles in the run game were evident, but it was the special teams that stood out for all the wrong reasons. Kansas City clearly has a kicker problem with Harrison Butker. The veteran kicker has struggled to find consistency since the start of the 2025 season, missing 15 kicks in total, including 10 field goals and five extra points. With the Chiefs looking to return to the playoffs after failing to qualify last year, the team could be looking for reinforcements. And it seems Kansas City may be exploring an option that no other team has considered so far. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Chiefs are signing former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad. It’s…