Matt Ammendola: Joins Chiefs' practice squad

Kansas City signed Ammendola to its practice squad Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

The Chiefs' regular kicker, Harrison Butker, is still dealing with the ankle sprain he played through Sunday at Arizona, so Ammendola was added as a backup plan in case Butker can't play Thursday versus the Chargers. Ammendola attempted 19 field goals for the Jets in 2021, making 11 of 11 from within 40 yards but just two of eight from 40-plus yards out.