Justin Tucker joins Kansas City Chiefs practice squad after suspension

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 15:42 · Archive

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed five-time All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad.

The Kansas City Chiefs are signing five-time All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad, giving him a second chance in the NFL after serving a 10-game suspension last year for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Tucker became eligible for reinstatement in November after serving the suspension as a free agent.

Tucker spent 13 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, earning a reputation as one of the league's best kickers before his tenure ended in controversy. The Baltimore Banner reported in 2025 that Tucker had been accused of sexual misconduct by 16 massage therapists at a series of high-end spas. Tucker called the accusations 'unequivocally false' and 'tabloid fodder'. The Ravens released him in May, and whilst he was never criminally charged or sued in civil court, the NFL suspended him.

The signing could provide competition for Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, who has struggled over the last two seasons and missed a pair of kicks in Sunday's loss in Seattle. Butker remained on the active roster when the Tucker signing was announced. Tucker had previously worked out for the Jets but did not sign with them.

How it is being reported

• Justin Tucker joining the Chiefs' practice squad after 10-game suspension last year, AP source saysThe Kansas City Chiefs are signing Justin Tucker to their practice squad, according to a person familiar with the move.Clickorlando · 28 Oct, 15:17
• Justin Tucker joining the Chiefs' practice squad after 10-game suspension last year, AP source saysThe Kansas City Chiefs are signing Justin Tucker to their practice squad, according to a person familiar with the move.News4Jax · 28 Oct, 15:17

In this story: Justin Tucker · Kansas City Chiefs · Baltimore Ravens · Harrison Butker · Andy Reid · NFL

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