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KC fans react to Chiefs signing Justin Tucker after 16 sexual misconduct allegations

Headline from KSN Wichita, from the development of Oct 28, 2026

Newest development Oct 29, 2026 · 3 reportsChiefs Coach Weighs in on Harrison Butker, Justin Tucker Battle

On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs selected former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad.

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    KC fans react to Chiefs signing Justin Tucker after 16 sexual misconduct allegations

    Headline from KSN Wichita ·

  2. Newest

    Chiefs Coach Weighs in on Harrison Butker, Justin Tucker Battle

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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33 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    Justin Tucker signs with desperate Chiefs after being banished for sexual misconduct accusations (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Harrison Butker is quickly losing his grasp on the Chiefs kicking job.

  2. MLive

    Chiefs sign 8-time All-Pro who was suspended after allegations of sexual misconduct (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    Former Baltimore Ravens star Justin Tucker is joining Kansas City's practice squad.

  3. Independent Journal Review

    Chiefs Sign Former All-Pro Kicker Tucker to Practice Squad as Butker Struggles (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    The Kansas City Chiefs signed Justin Tucker to their practice squad as Harrison Butker struggles, adding competition at kicker while Butker remains on the active roster. Tucker, a highly decorated former Ravens kicker, is returning after a 10-game NFL suspension tied to misconduct allegations that h…

  4. FOX 4 Kansas City

    Kansas City Chiefs sign Justin Tucker to practice squad per multiple reports (opens FOX 4 Kansas City)

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    FOX 4 Kansas City's feed description

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Just a few days after Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker missed two field goals against the Seattle Seahawks, the team signed a veteran kicker to provide some competition. The team signed former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker to its practice squad, according to repor…

  5. Fox News

    Justin Tucker signs with Chiefs after serving 10-game suspension over sexual misconduct allegations: reports (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Justin Tucker signs with the Kansas City Chiefs after serving a 10-game NFL suspension, aiming to replace a struggling Harrison Butker at kicker.

  6. UPI

    Kansas City Chiefs to sign kicker Justin Tucker to practice squad (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to sign kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad, a league source told UPI on Wednesday. He last played in 2024.

  7. The Guardian

    Chiefs reportedly signing Tucker in wake of sexual misconduct allegations as Butker struggles (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Tucker was banned under NFL’s conduct policy Butker has missed five of 16 FG attempts this season The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly signing the former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad after Harrison Butker’s poor start to the season.

  8. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Justin Tucker joining the Chiefs' practice squad after 10-game suspension last year, AP source says (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Kansas City Chiefs are signing Justin Tucker to their practice squad, according to a person familiar with the move

  9. Breitbart News

    Former Raven Justin Tucker Signs with Chiefs After Serving 10-Game Ban (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    One of the NFL's most legendary kickers may soon return to the field.

  10. Newsweek

    Chiefs Sign Former All-Pro Justin Tucker After NFL Suspension (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Chiefs have signed former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad following his NFL suspension.

  11. Forbes

    Chiefs Sign Frenemy Justin Tucker Because Of Harrison Butker’s Struggles (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    While with the Baltimore Ravens, Justin Tucker helped ignite a scuffle before a playoff game between the Chiefs and Ravens. Now Tucker is on the Chiefs’ practice squad.

  12. Newsweek

    Andy Reid Addresses Chiefs' Controversial Justin Tucker Signing (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Kansas City Chiefs Andy Reid explained the team's thought process behind signing kicker Justin Tucker on Wednesday.

  13. NBC News

    Chiefs coach defends signing kicker who was suspended after sexual misconduct allegations (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid offered only a short explanation Wednesday when asked why the team was comfortable signing kicker Justin Tucker, who has not played in the NFL since 2024 after a string of sexual misconduct allegations.

  14. New York Post

    Andy Reid grilled about Chiefs’ controversial Justin Tucker signing (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Reid was vague when asked for details regarding the "homework" he did on Tucker when asked during his Wednesday media availability.

  15. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Justin Tucker joins Chiefs' practice squad after 10-game suspension for violating NFL conduct policy (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Kansas City Chiefs have signed kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad, giving the five-time All-Pro a second chance in the NFL after a 10-game suspension last year for violating the league's personal conduct policy

  16. Newsweek

    Chiefs’ Andy Reid Sparks Outrage With Response to Justin Tucker Allegations (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Chiefs coach Andy Reid couldn't have handled the grilling he got about signing Justin Tucker more poorly than he did on Wednesday.

  17. Newsweek

    Travis Kelce-Justin Tucker Beef Resurfaces After Chiefs Sign Controversial Kicker (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Shortly after the Chiefs signed Justin Tucker, a video resurfaced on social media of a dispute between him and TE Travis Kelce.

  18. KSN Wichita

    KC fans react to Chiefs signing Justin Tucker after 16 sexual misconduct allegations (opens KSN Wichita)

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    KSN Wichita's feed description

    On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs selected former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad.

  19. Times Republican

    Chiefs sign Tucker due to Butker’s struggles (opens Times Republican)

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    Times Republican's feed description

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs signed Justin Tucker to their practice squad on Wednesday, giving the five-time All-Pro kicker a second chance in the NFL after serving a 10-game suspension last year for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.

  20. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Chiefs sign Tucker, kicker accused of sexual misconduct (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    The Kansas City Chiefs signed Justin Tucker, one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history, to the practice squad.

  21. MLive

    Chiefs fans unhappy with Justin Tucker addition: ‘Can we stop signing pieces of crap’ (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    The eight-time All-Pro was suspended by the NFL after being accused of sexual misconduct.

  22. Fox News

    Chiefs coordinator backs Harrison Butker as starter despite Justin Tucker's 'off the charts' workout (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    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.

  23. Newsweek

    Chiefs Coach Weighs in on Harrison Butker, Justin Tucker Battle (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

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

  24. New York Post

    Chiefs coach explains kicking situation after controversial Justin Tucker signing (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Chiefs are still going with their guy at kicker.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.