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Chiefs' Justin Reid Reacts to Calls for Him to Kick FGs After Harrison Butker Injury

Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid told fans he will not be taking over for injured kicker Harrison Butker despite his previous success as an emergency preseason kicker.

He thanked fans for "the vote of confidence."

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Our new kicker will be handling all the kicking responsibilities guys but I appreciate the vote of confidence!

In 2022, Reid was called up to kick an extra point when Butker was injured during a preseason game against the Chicago Bears.

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