Chiefs sign kicker Justin Tucker to practice squad
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed Justin Tucker to their practice squad, as reported by NFL Network and ESPN. Tucker is a five-time All-Pro kicker, known for his impressive performance during his tenure with the Baltimore Ravens. This acquisition adds depth to the Chiefs' special teams unit as they continue to prepare for the season ahead. Tucker's experience could be crucial for Kansas City as they navigate their upcoming matchups.
- •Justin Tucker joins the Chiefs' practice squad on October 28, 2026.
- •Tucker is a five-time All-Pro kicker.
- •His previous role was with the Baltimore Ravens.
- •The move adds depth to Kansas City's special teams.
- •Tucker's experience may influence game planning.
- 2:14 PMESPN — Sources: Chiefs sign former Ravens kicker Tucker to practice squad
- 1:51 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs worked out former Rams K Harrison Mevis before signing Justin Tucker
- 1:51 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas City Chiefs to sign kicker Justin Tucker to practice squad
- 1:47 PMCBS NFL — Chiefs sign former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker after Harrison Butker struggles
"The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to sign kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad, a league source told UPI on Wednesday. He last played in 2024.
"Harrison Mevis reportedly had an impressive workout with the Chiefs, but Kansas City wound up signing Justin Tucker instead.
"The Chiefs have signed five-time All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad, sources told NFL Network and ESPN.
Sources
External links- ESPNOct 28, 2026, 2:14 PMSources: Chiefs sign former Ravens kicker Tucker to practice squad
The Chiefs have signed five-time All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad, sources told NFL Network and ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 1:51 PMChiefs worked out former Rams K Harrison Mevis before signing Justin Tucker
Harrison Mevis reportedly had an impressive workout with the Chiefs, but Kansas City wound up signing Justin Tucker instead.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 1:51 PMKansas City Chiefs to sign kicker Justin Tucker to practice squad
The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to sign kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad, a league source told UPI on Wednesday. He last played in 2024.
- CBS NFLOct 28, 2026, 1:47 PMChiefs sign former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker after Harrison Butker struggles
Tucker is back with a team for the first time since 2024
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