Chiefs coach defends decision to sign kicker Tucker

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid defends the franchise's decision to sign Justin Tucker to its practice squad, stating the kicker has "done his suspension". Justin Tucker was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2012 Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has defended the decision to sign Justin Tucker to their practice squad, stating the kicker has "done his suspension". Tucker, one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history, was last year accused of sexual misconduct, external by 16 massage therapists in the Baltimore area during the 2010s. The 36-year-old – who won Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens – has consistently denied the allegations and never faced criminal charges.

Following an investigation, Tucker received a 10-game suspension, external from the NFL for violating the league's personal conduct policy. He was released by Baltimore in May 2025 in what they described as a "football decision" following declining form. Having served the ban last season, Tucker is immediately available for selection. Reid said in a news conference on Wednesday: "He's done his suspension, taking care of that business there. I'll leave it at that. "We try to do our homework the best way we possibly can and talk to a lot of people, make sure things are okay." Pressed on what he meant