Chiefs Sign Spencer Shrader to Replace Butker

The Kansas City Chiefs are placing kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve due to a left knee injury, sidelining him for at least the next four games. The exact nature of Butker's injury remains unclear, but he is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery. In his absence, the Chiefs have signed undrafted rookie kicker Spencer Shrader from the New York Jets' practice squad. Shrader has previously seen limited action in the NFL, successfully converting field goals and extra points in his two games this season. Butker, who has been instrumental to Kansas City's success this season with an 18-for-20 field goal rate, will be missed as the team prepares for their upcoming matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Despite this setback, the Chiefs, currently holding a 9-0 record, hope to navigate the challenges ahead with Shrader stepping in.