A former NFL linebacker has pushed back against criticism from ESPN's Mina Kimes and FS1's Nick Wright regarding a reported Kansas City Chiefs signing of kicker Justin Tucker, according to a Yahoo Sports story published Friday.
The ex-linebacker, who was not named in the report, responded to outrage expressed by Kimes and Wright over the purported acquisition. Tucker has been the Baltimore Ravens' placekicker since 2012 and is widely regarded as one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history.
The story, written by Nidheesh Kumar, did not include direct quotes from the former player or details about the specific nature of the analysts' objections. The reported signing would represent a significant move given Tucker's long tenure with the Ravens.
