The Kansas City Chiefs have placed kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve due to a knee injury that requires arthroscopic surgery. This decision will keep him sidelined for at least the next four games. In his absence, the Chiefs are signing Spencer Shrader from the New York Jets practice squad to take over kicking duties. Butker has been performing well this season, converting 90% of his field goal attempts and 95.5% of his extra points.
- Harrison Butker's injury is a significant loss for the Chiefs.
- Spencer Shrader will be stepping in as the new kicker.
Harrison Butker | K
Injury
21 XP
18 FGs
2 FGs missed
1 XP missed
- Butker is having a strong season with a 90% field goal conversion rate.
- He will miss at least four games due to knee surgery.
Kansas City Chiefs
- The Chiefs will need to adjust their kicking strategy with Butker out.
- Signing Shrader indicates they are looking for stability in the kicking game.