Andy Reid confirms Harrison Butker to remain Chiefs kicker against Falcons

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has officially confirmed that Harrison Butker will continue as the team's primary kicker for this Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. The announcement puts to rest speculation regarding the position following a period of inconsistent form from the veteran specialist.

The decision comes after Reid had previously suggested that the kicking role was under review following the team's 35-12 victory over the New York Jets in Week 9. During that contest, Butker missed a 51-yard field goal attempt shortly before halftime, an error that drew audible frustration from the home crowd at Arrowhead Stadium.

In light of these struggles, the Chiefs recently added veteran kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad. Tucker, 37, has been out of the NFL since 2024 and previously served a 10-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The suspension followed allegations of sexual misconduct involving 16 massage therapists, as reported by The Baltimore Banner in February 2025. These allegations pertained to incidents reportedly occurring between 2012 and 2016 during Tucker's tenure with the Baltimore Ravens. Following his release by the Ravens in May 2025 and subsequent suspension, Tucker sought a return to the league, including a tryout with the New Orleans Saints in November after becoming eligible for reinstatement.