The Jets, who were on their third kicker in three games, didn’t offer Shrader a spot on their 53-man roster. When the call from the Chiefs came Thursday, Shrader accepted their invite.

Butker himself became the Chiefs’ starting placekicker as a replacement for an injured starter: Cairo Santos had been the team’s kicker since 2014 but was struggling with a groin injury in 2017.

Players subbing for injured Kansas City Chiefs K Harrison Butker, who’s out for 11/17/24 Buffalo Bills NFL game, have had mixed results ...