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Chiefs sign Tucker to practice squad
Andy Reid says Justin Tucker completed his suspension by joining Chiefs practice squad.
In brief
Andy Reid says Justin Tucker completed his suspension by joining Chiefs practice squad. Chiefs added Justin Tucker to practice squad after he served 10-game suspension for sexual misconduct allegations. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Chiefs sign Tucker to practice squad
Chiefs added Justin Tucker to practice squad after he served 10-game suspension for sexual misconduct allegations.
“He's done his suspension”
Reid explains move
Andy Reid said Tucker completed his suspension by joining practice squad, but unclear what business he took care of.
“He’s done his suspension, you know, and took care of that business there”
Tucker's suspension
Tucker accepted 10-game suspension under Personal Conduct Policy after allegations of sexual misconduct at massage-therapy sessions.
“10-game suspension”
Reid's decision process
Reid said he evaluates players by what happened since suspension and time involved for second chances.
“I try to do homework on it, and see exactly what has been, what’s taken place since”
Chiefs' reasoning
Chiefs saw something in Tucker’s workout that made them believe it was worth taking P.R. flak for adding him to practice squad.
“It’s been time. There’s been time involved with it”
Fan reaction
Chiefs fans will feel conflicted about entrusting job to Tucker with heavy baggage.
“plenty of Chiefs fans will be feeling a little conflicted and confused”
The essence
Chiefs added Justin Tucker to practice squad after he served 10-game suspension for sexual misconduct allegations.
