A member of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LV team has announced his retirement from the NFL.
Veteran center Daniel Kilgore called it quits on Monday after a 10-year NFL career. A former fifth-round draft pick out of Appalachian State by the San Francisco 49ers, Kilgore appeared in 98 games in the NFL, starting a total of 60 games during his career.
“After an unforgettable decade, I am announcing my retirement from the NFL. My love for the game of football will never go away, but I have decided that at this point in my life it is time to retire from the National Football League.”
Kilgore thanked all of his teams, his teammates and his family in his full retirement announcement, which you can read in the tweet below:
Been one hell of a ride! pic.twitter.com/O7T96cyaaR
— Daniel Kilgore (@DanielKilgore67) July 26, 2021
Kilgore spent a total of seven seasons in San Francisco before joining the Miami Dolphins from 2018-2019. He spent his final NFL season in Kansas City, appearing in seven games and starting in four en route to Super Bowl LV. While he didn’t get the win in the big game, it turns out that the experience was the perfect way to cap his NFL career.
“I fulfilled my childhood dream of playing in the NFL. Playing for these historically great teams was truly an honor and such a blessing. I walk away holding my head high knowing what I accomplished along the way. Looking forward to the next chapter with my family.”
