Longest-tenured Chief in franchise history signs one-day contract to retire with the team

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The longest-tenured Kansas City Chief in franchise history has signed a contract to conclude his career as a member of the organization.

On Wednesday, the Chiefs announced that former punter Dustin Colquitt, who spent a franchise record 15 seasons with the team, had signed a one-day contract to retire with the Chiefs.

Colquitt punted for the Chiefs from 2005 until 2019 and was a two-time Pro Bowler. He was a member of the Chiefs team that won Super Bowl LIV over the San Francisco 49ers during the 2019 season.

The Chiefs shared a photo on social media on Wednesday of Colquitt inside the facility g his contract alongside head coach Andy Reid and special teams coordinator Dave Toub.

After leaving the Chiefs following that Super Bowl win over the 49ers in February 2020, Colquitt played 17 games over a span of two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons and Cleveland Browns.

The Tennessee product was drafted by the Chiefs with the 99th overall selection in the 2005 NFL Draft.

For his career, the left-footed punter totaled 238 games with the Chiefs, punting 1124 times for 50,393 yards.

Colquitt got to take part in one final practice Wednesday, sending one final punt and breaking down the team huddle one last time during the team’s OTA practice.

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