The Kansas City Chiefs have made a tough decision to place their kicker, Harrison Butker, on the injured reserve list due to a knee injury. This means Butker will need to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and will be out of action for at least the next four games.
To replace Butker, the Chiefs have signed kicker Spencer Shrader from the New York Jets’ practice squad. Shrader has already showcased his talent by making all of his field goal attempts in the game he played for the Jets, including a 45-yard kick. Jets special teams coach Brant Boyer has praised Shrader’s skills and believes he has a bright future ahead of him.
With Shrader joining the Chiefs, the Jets will now have to find their fourth kicker in as many games. Anders Carlson, who was recently signed to the Jets’ practice squad, is likely to step in as the team’s new kicker when they face the Indianapolis Colts.
Harrison Butker has been a reliable kicker for the Chiefs since joining the team in 2017. He holds an impressive record of making 89.2% of his field goal attempts, making him one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history. This season, Butker has continued his success by converting 90% of his field goal attempts and 95.5% of his point after attempts.
The Chiefs will have to adjust to Butker’s absence and rely on Spencer Shrader to step up and deliver solid performances in the upcoming games. It will be a challenging time for the team, but with the right support and determination, they can overcome this setback and continue to strive for success on the field.
