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Mahomes Downplays Beef With New Chiefs Kicker Tucker
30 Oct
Summary
- Chiefs signed Justin Tucker to practice squad for kicker competition.
- Tucker was previously suspended for violating personal conduct policy.
- Mahomes stated there is no lingering hostility from past incident.
The Kansas City Chiefs have added kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad, providing depth behind current starter Harrison Butker. Butker has reportedly missed 15 kicks since the start of the 2025 season. Tucker's arrival comes after his release from the Baltimore Ravens in May 2025 due to sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies. He served a 10-game suspension for violating the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy and is now eligible to play.
This signing also brings attention to a previous on-field confrontation between Tucker and Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce before the 2024 AFC Championship Game. During warm-ups, Tucker declined to move his equipment, leading to a heated exchange where Mahomes and Kelce removed his gear. Mahomes has since clarified that any past animosity has been resolved, stating, "It wasn't like we ever had any beef or anything like that."
