Harrison Butker faces pivotal season with Chiefs as kicker
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker enters the 2026 season under pressure to improve after a disappointing 2025. An established player, Butker's performance was considered average with a field goal success rate of 86.8%., he struggled on extra points, missing four attempts in 2025. With a guaranteed salary of $5.9 million for 2026, he is effectively in a contract year, with potential cap implications for Kansas City. Training camp is expected to showcase his preparation and focus on reclaiming his clutch kicking reputation.
- •Butker is entering a pivotal contract season with Kansas City.
- •He missed four extra points last season, ranking low among kickers.
- •His 86.8% field goal success was average for a kicker.
- •The Chiefs can save salary cap space by releasing him post-season.
- •Training camp will be critical for his performance evaluation.
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