Over the course of the NFL offseason, Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker was among the biggest recurring storylines — and for a variety of reasons. Butker, who’s been the Chiefs kicker since 2017, made headlines often between February and August for his off-the-field comments, what others said about him and his new contract. With the two-time […]
ESPYs host Serena Williams roasts Harrison Butker, Pat McAfee at ESPN award show
Serena Williams did the honors of hosting the ESPYs and she wasn’t pulling any punches. The tennis legend’s biggest “shots fired” moment came midway through the award show when she was joined by her sister, Venus, and Abbott Elementry star Quinta Brunson on stage. The segment started by celebrating the astronomical rise of women’s sports […]
NFL new kickoff rule, explained: Why Chiefs might bench Harrison Butker on kickoffs during 2024 season
Harrison Butker may have a diminished role with the Chiefs in 2024. No, the change doesn’t have anything to do with his controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College. Instead, it springs from new kickoff rule changes in the NFL. Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub is strategizing about the best time to use Butker on kickoffs. […]
Harrison Butker double downs on controversial comments: 'Not people, but Jesus Christ who I’m trying to please'
Harrison Butker is standing his ground on his controversial takes. The Chiefs kicker put himself in the midst of controversy at the 2024 Benedictine College graduation when he made comments about women’s roles in society, President Joe Biden, the LGBTQ+ community and Pride month. In the days following his commencement speech, he has received both […]
Will Chiefs suspend or release Harrison Butker? Why Kansas City likely will not cut kicker despite controversy
The fallout from Harrison Butker’s controversial college commencement speech is still going strong. On one side, there are multiple petitions blasting his misogynistic and homophobic comments and calling for the Chiefs to cut the 28-year-old kicker. On the other side, there is defense of Butker’s freedom to express his opinions — including from Tavia Hunt , […]