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Harrison Butker is still the Chiefs’ kicker heading into Week 9

Last week, the Kansas City Chiefs brought in former All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker to the practice squad after Harrison Butker’s shaky start to the season. Tucker impressed the Chiefs and special teams coordinator Dave Toub in his tryout, but will…

By Ron Kopp Jr · Arrowhead Pride

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 9:15 PM

Key Things to Know

Head coach Andy Reid confirmed Harrison Butker will remain the Kansas City Chiefs' starting kicker for Week 9.
The Chiefs added veteran kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad, but he will remain on the reserves for now.
Butker has converted 12 of 18 field goals this season, missing five attempts from 50 yards or beyond.

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed that Harrison Butker will remain the team's starting kicker for Week 9. Despite the recent addition of veteran kicker Justin Tucker to the practice squad, Reid stated there would be no change at the position following Butker's missed 54-yard field goal in a Week 8 loss to the Denver Broncos.

Butker is 12-for-18 on field goals this season, with five of his six misses coming from 50 yards or deeper. Meanwhile, Reid also indicated that starting left guard Kingsley Suamataia has a good chance to return to the lineup after being benched in Week 8.

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