Chiefs coach Andy Reid said the organization did its homework before signing kicker Justin Tucker to the practice squad after he served a 10-game suspension last season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy following allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior.
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The 36-year-old Tucker — who was accused of sexual misconduct by 16 female massage therapists — became eligible to return from suspension in November 2025, after he was released by the Ravens that May.
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Reid was vague when asked for details regarding the “homework” he did on Tucker when asked during his Wednesday media availability.
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“Listen, I’m not going to get into all that,” Reid said.
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“But, to bring him in here, I did some homework.
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I’m not going to get into all that, but I mean, he’s here and he’s on the practice squad.
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So we roll with it.”
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Reid explained that the Chiefs “talked to a lot of people” when asked about team ownership’s involvement in the move.
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“We try to do our homework the best way we possibly can and talk to a lot of people and make sure things are OK,” Reid said.
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When asked about the message the Tucker signing sends to women in Kansas City, Reid wouldn’t elaborate.
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“He’s done his suspension, you know, took care of that business there.
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I’ll leave it at that for you,” Reid said.
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One reporter asked Reid about his decision process after mentioning that the coach has a long history of giving second chances.
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“I try to do homework on it and see exactly what has been — what’s taken place since,” Reid said.
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“But you know, I mean, the kid, he served a suspension.
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So that’s how I value it.”
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Reid added that he did not speak to the team before signing Tucker.
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“I’ve got a good locker room first of all they get it,” Reid said when asked if this will be a distraction.
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“I don’t allow secrets from the guys.
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I keep trying to be honest with them and normally that has worked out for a couple years.”
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The Chiefs brought in three kickers amid a career-worst start to the season for Harrison Butker.
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“Tucker did really well,” Reid said, adding that the team’s kicker situation “fluid” and Butker’s “technique is off a bit.”
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Butker will get most of the first team reps, and play this week against the Broncos, Reid said.
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Tucker hasn’t played since he was released by the Ravens last May.
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The allegations of sexual misconduct against Tucker became public in January 2025.
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Tucker was accused of sexual misconduct by 16 female massage therapists across eight spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area, according The Baltimore Banner.
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The NFL opened an investigation after the report.
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Tucker called the allegations “unequivocally false” in a statement on X at the time.
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That post has since been deleted.
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“It is with all of that in mind that the allegations against me are so shocking and heart-breaking,” Tucker told Outkick last February.
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“I maintain I did not act inappropriately at any point before, during, or after a professional bodywork treatment session, nor have I ever been told I am unwelcome at any massage therapy provider.”
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Tucker’s wife Amanda stood by her husband.
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“The false allegations against Justin have caused so much hurt to our family,” she told OutKick.
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“I believe my husband, and I love and support him fully.”
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Tucker, a seven-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro, ranks second all-time in field goal percentage (89.1 percent) and is 14th in field goals made (417).
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