Chiefs add Justin Tucker to practice squad, but Dave Toub says Harrison Butker remains “our kicker”

The Kansas City Chiefs signed veteran kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad in late October, but special teams coordinator Dave Toub confirmed Harrison Butker remains the team's primary kicker. Head coach Andy Reid affirmed the organization conducted due diligence before signing Tucker, whose past includes a 2025 suspension. Toub noted that Butker responded to the move by going 10-for-10 during a windy practice session.

According to Chiefs Crowd, the signing provides direct competition to motivate Butker while serving as an experienced contingency plan for the contender. Butker is slated to keep his role for the upcoming game against Denver, with the franchise viewing internal competition as a measured way to sharpen special-teams execution.