Kansas Metropolis Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has defended the choice to signal Justin Tucker to their follow squad, stating the kicker has “accomplished his suspension”.
Tucker, probably the most correct kickers in NFL historical past, was final 12 months accused of sexual misconduct, exterior by 16 therapeutic massage therapists within the Baltimore space in the course of the 2010s.
The 36-year-old – who gained Tremendous Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens – has persistently denied the allegations and by no means confronted felony expenses.
Following an investigation, Tucker obtained a 10-game suspension, exterior from the NFL for violating the league’s private conduct coverage.
He was launched by Baltimore in Might 2025 in what they described as a “soccer determination” following declining type.
Having served the ban final season, Tucker is instantly obtainable for choice.
Reid stated in a information convention on Wednesday: “He is accomplished his suspension, caring for that enterprise there. I will go away it at that.
“We attempt to do our homework the easiest way we probably can and discuss to lots of people, be sure that issues are okay.”
Pressed on what he meant by “homework”, Reid added: “I am not going to get into all that. To convey him right here, I did some homework.
“He is right here and he is on the follow squad, so we roll with it.”
Tucker, a five-time All-Professional, is second in NFL historical past in field-goal proportion, making 89.1% of his makes an attempt throughout 13 seasons, however endured the worst season of his profession in 2024, kicking simply 73.3% of his field-goal makes an attempt.
The Chiefs made their transfer for him following a run of poor type by Harrison Butker, who has been the staff’s kicker since 2017 and has the fifth-best accuracy (87.3%) in NFL historical past.
Nevertheless, the 31-year-old has missed 5 of his 16 field-goal makes an attempt this season, together with two from three in a 20-3 defeat by the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday.