Justin Tucker signs with Chiefs on practice squad after suspension

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 13:58 · Archive

Justin Tucker has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad after serving a 10-game NFL suspension for sexual misconduct allegations.

Justin Tucker, one of the greatest kickers in NFL history, has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad after serving a 10-game suspension for sexual misconduct allegations.

Tucker was accused by 16 female massage therapists of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour during sessions between 2012 and 2016 at eight spas in Baltimore. According to reports, five women claimed he was erect during sessions and fully or partially exposed himself; other accusers made additional allegations. Tucker's legal team denied some claims, including that he was banned from two spas. The player denied the allegations in a statement, saying: 'I maintain I did not act inappropriately at any point before, during, or after a professional bodywork treatment session, nor have I ever been told I am unwelcome at any massage therapy provider.' He was never criminally charged.

The Chiefs signed Tucker amid a career-worst start for their current kicker, Harrison Butker, who has made 68.8 per cent of his kicks. The move represents Tucker's first opportunity with an NFL team since his release by the Ravens in May 2025. He had previously worked out for the Jets and Saints, who did not sign him.

How it is being reported

• Chiefs reportedly signing kicker Justin Tucker in wake of ban as Butker strugglesTucker was banned under NFL’s conduct policy Butker has missed five of 16 FG attempts this season The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly signing the former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad after Harrison Butker’s poor start to the season. Tucker was widely considered one of the best kickers in NFL history until the Ravens released him in May 2025. The Ravens said his departure was a “football decision” after a slump in form, but the move came months after he was accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by massage therapists. Tucker denied the allegations and never…Guardian Sport · 28 Oct, 14:30
• Chiefs sign disgraced star Justin Tucker after NFL ban over sexual misconduct scandal... putting controversial kicker Harrison Butker's job at riskFormer Baltimore Ravens star Tucker was handed a 10-week suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy after he became embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal.Daily Mail Sport · 28 Oct, 14:04
• Justin Tucker signs with Chiefs after serving 10-game suspension over sexual misconduct allegations: reportsJustin Tucker signs with the Kansas City Chiefs after serving a 10-game NFL suspension, aiming to replace a struggling Harrison Butker at kicker.Fox News · 28 Oct, 13:45
• Justin Tucker signs with desperate Chiefs after being banished for sexual misconduct accusationsHarrison Butker is quickly losing his grasp on the Chiefs kicking job.New York Post · 28 Oct, 13:12

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

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