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Mina Kimes calls out Chiefs for signing Justin Tucker amid allegations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 6:32 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Mina Kimes calls out Chiefs for signing Justin Tucker amid allegations

Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed Justin Tucker to their practice squad. ESPN analyst Mina Kimes criticized the decision, referencing sexual misconduct allegations against Tucker that surfaced in 2025. Fans have supported Kimes for highlighting these concerns. Tucker, who has denied wrongdoing, had been released by the Ravens amid these allegations and previously faced a 10-game suspension from the NFL. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid defended the team’s decision, stating they conducted thorough evaluations before the signing.

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Status Watch

•Justin Tucker signed to Chiefs' practice squad on October 28, 2026.
•Mina Kimes highlighted previous allegations against Tucker following the signing.
•Tucker has consistently denied claims of misconduct from 16 massage therapists.
•Chiefs coach Andy Reid stated the team performed due diligence before signing.
•Tucker was suspended for 10 games in 2025 for violating the league’s conduct policy.

Latest Updates

6:32 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Mina Kimes Is Such a Real One,’ ‘Only Employee Left in Sports Media With a Spine’ — NFL Fans Praise ESPN Star for Calling Out Chiefs’ Signing of Justin Tucker

What they're saying

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The Kansas City Chiefs have given Justin Tucker a route back to the NFL, signing the five-time All-Pro kicker to their practice squad on Wednesday. But the move has revived scrutiny of the sexual misconduct allegations that followed him out of Baltimore, prompting ESPN analyst Mina Kimes to draw attention to the reporting behind the controversy.
— Yahoo Sports

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