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Chiefs Sign Justin Tucker to Practice Squad, Boost Kicking Competition

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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The Chiefs added former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad.
Tucker, a five-time All-Pro, returned after a 10-game suspension for personal-conduct violations involving 16 massage-therapist sexual-misconduct accusations.
The Ravens released Tucker in May 2025, ending his 13-season stint.
Harrison Butker has missed five of 16 field-goal attempts this season, including two against Seattle.
Coach Andy Reid said Butker remains starter and Tucker adds competition after extensive homework.

Summary

Tucker set the NFL’s longest field goal at 66 yards in 2021.
He became the fastest kicker to reach 300 career field goals and 1,000 points.
His career field-goal percentage of 89.1% ranks second-best in league history.
Tucker won Super Bowl XLVII with the Ravens, kicking a field goal in the championship.
He will turn 37 next month, making him one of the oldest active NFL kickers if he returns.

History

On December 8 2013, Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater kicked a 64-yard field goal against the Tennessee Titans, setting a new NFL record and earning a $1 million bonus. His long-distance success spurred teams to value kickers more, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to retain veteran specialists and prompting Andy Reid to sign former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, who broke Prater’s record with a 66-yard kick in 2021.

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On December 8 2013, Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater kicked a 64-yard field goal against the Tennessee Titans, setting a new NFL record and earning a $1 million bonus. His long-distance success spurred teams to value kickers more, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to retain veteran specialists and prompting Andy Reid to sign former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, who broke Prater’s record with a 66-yard kick in 2021.

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