Kansas City Chiefs sign kicker Justin Tucker after rigorous workouts

Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub detailed the signing of veteran kicker Justin Tucker during a press conference on October 30, 2026. Tucker underwent four workouts, with the Chiefs being his fifth tryout. Toub emphasized Tucker's accuracy and performance during a demanding session, where he completed all 30 kicks, including a 60-yarder. Tucker, with 13 seasons of NFL experience and an 89.1% career field-goal percentage, was signed to the practice squad after impressing coaches. The Chiefs also evaluated kickers Ben Sauls and Harrison Mevis before making their decision.

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