Chiefs add kicker Justin Tucker to practice squad as Harrison Butker struggles

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1. Newsweek Center Factuality: Mostly factual US 12 hours ago
   Chiefs Coach Weighs in on Harrison Butker, Justin Tucker Battle

   The Kansas City Chiefs brought in Justin Tucker amid Harrison Butler's struggles this season on field goal attempts.

2. CBS Sports Center Factuality: Mostly factual US 13 hours ago
   Chiefs stand by Harrison Butker despite struggles, Justin Tucker waiting in wings

   Tucker's perfect tryout turned heads, but Kansas City views the veteran as both insurance and a resource

3. ESPN Center Factuality: High US 14 hours ago
   Toub: Butker still Chiefs' kicker despite struggles, Tucker signing

   Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub expressed rather emphatically that Harrison Butker is the team's kicker despite the team signing Justin Tucker, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2024, to their practice squad.

4. Fox News Right Factuality: Mostly factual US 14 hours ago
   Chiefs coordinator backs Harrison Butker as starter despite Justin Tucker's 'off the charts' workout

   Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator said that Harrison Butker is still the team's starting kicker despite signing Justin Tucker to the practice squad.

5. Winnipegfreepress Center Factuality: Mostly factual CA 18 hours ago
   Chiefs coach: Harrison Butker still the preferred kicker as Justin Tucker joins the practice squad
6. The Japan Times Center Factuality: High JP 1 day ago
   Chiefs add kicker Justin Tucker to practice squad as Harrison Butker struggles

   Tucker was released by the Baltimore Ravens in May 2025 amid declining production and allegations from 16 massage therapists who had accused him of sexual misconduct.