KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The Kansas City Chiefs have placed kicker Cairo Santos
on injured reserve and claimed rookie kicker Harrison Butker off the Carolina
Panthers’ practice squad.
The moves were made Tuesday. The Chiefs did not say whether Santos would be
designated to return his season. He would need to remain on IR for at least six
weeks, then have two weeks to return to the roster.
Santos was hit on a field goal attempt in Sunday’s victory over the Chargers,
drawing a personal foul penalty, but coach Andy Reid did not mention him among
the injuries after the game.
Santos also missed time in training camp with a groin injury.
Butker, who finished his college career as Georgia Tech’s career scoring
leader, will have an extra day to get up to speed. Kansas City plays the
Redskins on Monday night.
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