Kansas City Chiefs Fans React To Andy Reid's Decision On Harrison Butker

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks to reporters after the team's win over the New York Jets.© X/@NFL

Andy Reid addressed Harrison Butker's future before reporters even had a chance to ask about the struggling kicker. Following the Kansas City Chiefs' 35-12 win over the New York Jets, the head coach made it clear that he would take more time before deciding what to do next. His comments came with veteran kicker Justin Tucker already on the practice squad. But Reid's refusal to announce an immediate change did not sit well with several Chiefs fans, who shared their thoughts on the coach's response.

Andy Reid's Harrison Butker update leaves fans waiting

Ari Meirov tweeted Reid's comment on X that caught a lot of fan reaction.

“Chiefs HC Andy Reid, unprompted, addressed K Harrison Butker during his opening statement,” Meirov wrote.

#Chiefs HC Andy Reid, unprompted, addressed K Harrison Butker during his opening statement: “I'm sure I'll be asked about Butker. I'll address that as we go throughout the week. I'll look at everything, and no need to ask. That'll be the answer that you get. I'm not making any decisions right now today.” Kansas City has Justin Tucker on the practice squad.

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 8, 2026

“I'm sure I'll be asked about Butker. I'll address that as we go throughout the week. I'll look at everything, and no need to ask. That'll be the answer that you get. I'm not making any decisions right now today,” Reid said. Kansas City has Justin Tucker on the practice squad.

A fan was convinced that Reid's comments had already revealed the direction Kansas City was heading in, writing, "He said everything we needed to know. Butker is done in KC and Tucker is our new kicker"

The Chiefs had signed Tucker to their practice squad in late October. The five-time All-Pro kicker offered the team another option as Butker continued to struggle, although Reid had not confirmed any change to the starting position.

Another fan brought Butker's political views into the discussion, commenting, "It would be entirely appropriate to finally fire the guy who can't stop going to the extreme right in light of this week's events."

The reaction was not limited to his performances on the field, raising criticism about Butker outside his kicking duties.Reid's decision to postpone an announcement drew another frustrated response.

One supporter questioned the coach's leadership and wrote, "Accountability starts at the top, and Andy Reid doesn't seem to have any right now. Does Clark Hunt have any?"

Another critic was less interested in waiting for the coach's next update, saying, "I'm getting tired of the s***. Answer the question dude. You're literally obligated to be transparent to the fans and media"

Harrison Butker's struggles put Chiefs under pressure

The pressure on the kicker had grown after another difficult outing against the New York Jets. Butker missed a 51-yard field goal just before halftime, sending the ball wide right. He had seven missed field goals in the 2026 season, the most in the NFL. The miss also brought boos from the Arrowhead crowd for the first time in his career.

Butker accepted the reaction and admitted he needed to improve. "The fans are passionate. They want [us] to win games. They want me to make kicks. I want to make kicks. I've got to be better," he said.

Patrick Mahomes, however, continued to back his teammate. The quarterback said he had seen Butker deliver at the biggest stages and wanted him to know that the team's confidence in him had not changed.

Special teams coordinator Dave Toub had previously said the Chiefs were trying to get Butker back on track. Tucker's arrival had given Kansas City another option, but the team had yet to make a change.