Reported 4 months ago
The Kansas City Chiefs are considering removing kicker Harrison Butker from kickoff duties for the upcoming season due to new NFL rules that eliminate fair catches on kickoffs, potentially putting kickers in a position to make tackles. The team already has safety Justin Reid as an emergency kicker, who has previous experience filling in for kickoffs and extra points. Chiefs' special teams coach Dave Toub believes Reid's tackling abilities will improve kickoff coverage and create a strategic advantage for the team. This move aligns with the NFL's effort to increase the action and involvement of kickers in kickoff plays, as seen in the XFL.
Source: YAHOO