Main Story: Patrick Mahomes says there’s no lingering tension with Justin Tucker over their heated exchange before the 2024 AFC Championship Game. The Chiefs recently added the veteran kicker to their practice squad as Harrison Butker works through a difficult season, but Mahomes declined to weigh in on the move and said his focus is on Denver.

By the Numbers
  • Butker has missed 6 kicks this season, including 1 extra point.
  • He’s made 2 of 6 attempts from 50 yards or longer.
  • Tucker was accused of sexual misconduct by 16 massage therapists and received a 10-game NFL suspension.
Yes, But

Tucker has a strong record as one of the NFL’s most accurate kickers, but he hasn’t played since the 2024 season and is joining Kansas City amid serious performance and personal-history questions. The Chiefs’ signing puts him in the mix while Butker struggles, though Mahomes offered no endorsement of the move.

State of Play
  • Tucker is on the Chiefs’ practice squad; Butker remains the team’s kicker for now.
  • Mahomes says the old on-field confrontation is behind them and has no bearing on their relationship.
  • His stated priority is the Chiefs’ matchup with Denver.
What’s Next

Kansas City will have to determine whether Tucker’s addition can provide a viable alternative if Butker’s struggles continue. Mahomes’ comments offer no indication of how the kicking decision will play out.

Bottom Line

Mahomes has put the Tucker feud to rest, but the signing is about the Chiefs’ kicking problem—not personal reconciliation.