The Kansas City Chiefs are facing an unexpected setback with starting kicker Harrison Butker being placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury.

This will sideline him for at least the next four weeks, which means he won’t be back until Week 15, when the team faces the Cleveland Browns.

Chiefs Sign Spencer Shrader as a Replacement

To fill the gap left by Butker, the Chiefs have signed kicker Spencer Shrader off the New York Jets’ practice squad.

Shrader, an undrafted rookie, was initially with the Indianapolis Colts before landing in New York.

His addition to the Chiefs’ 53-man roster helps ensure the team has a reliable kicker while Butker is recovering.

The Mystery of Butker’s Injury

It’s still unclear exactly when or how Butker injured his knee, as he played throughout the Chiefs’ victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

However, the severity of the injury has led the team to bring in a specialist, signaling that Butker’s recovery might take longer than anticipated.

In the meantime, the Chiefs have relied on safety Justin Reid as an emergency kicker in tight situations.

But with Butker now on injured reserve, the team has made a more permanent move by signing Shrader to handle the kicking duties until Butker returns.

Stay tuned for more updates on the situation as it develops.

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