Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub made clear that Harrison Butker remains the team's kicker, despite the organization's decision to sign Justin Tucker to the practice squad. Toub's comments, reported by Nate Taylor of ESPN, underscore the team's commitment to Butker amid external questions about the position.
The signing of Tucker, who has not appeared in an NFL game since 2024, prompted speculation about the kicking duties in Kansas City. However, Toub emphasized that Butker retains the starting role. The practice squad addition of Tucker provides depth and competition but does not signal a change atop the depth chart, according to Toub's remarks.
For local fans, the message is one of stability: Butker, a familiar and reliable presence, continues to hold the kicking job. The Chiefs' coaching staff appears confident in his abilities, and Tucker's arrival is positioned as a developmental or contingency move rather than an immediate challenge for the starting position.
Toub's emphatic stance, as conveyed to ESPN, reinforces that the team is not wavering in its support of Butker. The coming weeks will reveal whether Tucker's presence alters the dynamic, but for now, the Chiefs' special teams hierarchy remains unchanged.
