The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Tuesday that the club has released punter Dustin Colquitt. After 15 seasons and 238 regular season games played, Colquitt leaves the Chiefs holding the club's all-time record for most games played in a Chiefs uniform.
"My family and I are immensely grateful for the contributions Dustin and his family have made to the Chiefs over the last 15 years," Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said. "Dustin has cemented his place as one of the greatest punters in the history of the NFL. In addition to his exceptional play on the field, Dustin has been an invaluable member of the Kansas City community, and his dedication and generosity improved the lives of countless families throughout Chiefs Kingdom. Dustin consistently represented himself, the Chiefs and the Kansas City community with integrity and class, and he will always be a member of the Chiefs family."
"I have a great deal of respect and admiration for Dustin and the incredible career he was able to put together here in Kansas City," Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach said. "When you have a player that special, and someone who has meant so much to our team and community for so long, it makes these decisions really hard. I certainly enjoyed our time together here and wish him the best as he moves forward."
"Dustin is one of the greatest Chiefs of all-time and I'm grateful I had the opportunity to coach him these past seven years," Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid said. "The longevity of his career here in Kansas City shows you just how consistently he has performed at a high level. Beyond his impact on the field, he was a great teammate and leader. I will always be a huge Dustin Colquitt fan."
Colquitt (6-3, 210) played in 238 games in 15 seasons with the Chiefs (2005-19). His career numbers include 1,124 punts for 50,393 yards (44.8 avg.) with 98 touchbacks and 462 landing inside the 20 (3rd-most in NFL history). He holds a career net average of 39.7 yards and a long of 81 yards. Colquitt holds many Chiefs records for punting, including highest career average (44.8), highest net average (39.7) and most career punts inside the 20 (462). Colquitt earned Pro Bowl honors twice, his first following the 2012 season and his most recent following the 2016 season. He holds the record for most games played in franchise history (238). Colquitt was part of the Chiefs Super Bowl LIV victory last season and holds the club's record for most postseason game appearances (12). Last season he became the second player in team history to accrue 15 seasons with the club (Jerrel Wilson, 15).
The Knoxville, Tenn., native, originally entered the NFL as Kansas City's third-round draft pick (99th overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft. He was an All-SEC selection at Tennessee and prepped at Bearden High School in Knoxville, Tenn.
Photographs from the career of Dustin Colquitt.
Punter Dustin Colquitt of Tennessee answers a question from the media during a news conference at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) celebrates a big play during a 2005 away game.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Samie Parker (18), head coach Dick Vermeil and punter Dustin Colquitt (2) celebrate on the sideline after a 2005 home game.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) stands on the bench and celebrates on the sideline during a 2006 home game.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) celebrates on the sideline during a 2006 home game.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) kicks the ball away during the Oct. 14, 2007 home game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Chiefs won 27-20.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) reads to children at a school in 2009.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) celebrates with teammates after the game.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) with team owner Clark Hunt and his son Knoble Hunt.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2), kicker Ryan Succup, and long snapper Thomas Gafford (48).
Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowlers pose together on the field after the game.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) stands next to long snapper Thomas Gafford (43) before the Sept. 21, 2014 away game against the Miami Dolphins. The Chiefs won 34-15.
Members of the Kansas City Chiefs took part in the 6th annual Big Slick weekend benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital, Friday, June 19, 2015.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) practices catching a snap before the game.
The Kansas City Chiefs won 34-19 over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, August 15, 2015
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) helmet hangs in his locker prior to the preseason game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, August 27, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2), kicker Cairo Santos (5) and long snapper James Winchester (41) pose for a picture prior to the game against the New York Jets, Sunday, September 25, 2016, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs CEO and Chairman Clark Hunt shakes hands with Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, October 23, 2016, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) holds up two fingers during the game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, October 23, 2016, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) holds for a field goal during the game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, October 30, 2016, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) points to the sky after downing a punt inside the five yardline during the AFC Divisional game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, January 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker D.J. Alexander (57) poses for a picture with wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) and punter Dustin Colquitt (2) following day two the NFL Pro Bowl, Thursday, January 26, 2017, in Orlando, Florida.
Kansas City Chiefs specialist visited the Kansas City Community Gardens to help students in their garden, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) and long snapper James Winchester (41) pose with actor David Koechner before the NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Carson, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) stands during the anthem prior to the game.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) punts the ball to the Titans in the second quarter of an NFL Wildcard football game against the Tennessee Titans in Kansas City, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) during practice 8/2/18 at Chiefs Training Camp at Missouri Western State University in St Joseph, Missouri
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) in action on 8/30/18 against the Packers in Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2)
Kansas City Chiefs vs Jacksonville Jaguars at Arrowhead Stadium on October 7, 2018
Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Night Football October 21, 2018
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Night Football October 21, 2018
Kansas City area children received dental health screenings at Arrowhead Stadium during Dustin Colquitt's annual TeamSmile event.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) and brother Britten Colquitt. Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Brown at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 4, 2018
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) Baltimore Ravens vs Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri on December 9, 2018.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) Kansas City Chiefs vs Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium on December 30, 2018.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts Divisional Playoff Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) celebrates during the AFC Championship Game Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019.
Kansas City Chiefs Punter Dustin Colquitt (2) during 2019 Training Camp arrivals at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, MO.
Trent Green and Kansas City Chiefs Punter Dustin Colquitt (2) during a 2019 Training Camp practice at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, MO.
Kansas City Chiefs Punter Dustin Colquitt (2) after a 2019 Training Camp practice at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, MO.
Kansas City Chiefs Punter Dustin Colquitt (2) and Jamaal Charles during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) during the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium on September 22, 2019.
Kansas City Chiefs Punter Dustin Colquitt (2) after the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots on December 8, 2019.
Kansas City Chiefs Punter Dustin Colquitt (2) and Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the game between The Kansas City Chiefs and The Houston Texans in the Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019.
The Kansas City Chiefs Special Teams during the Wednesday practice at the Miami Dolphins Training Facility on January 29, 2020.
Kansas City Chiefs Punter Dustin Colquitt (2) during Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers on February 2, 2020.
Kansas City Chiefs Punter Dustin Colquitt (2) and Kansas City Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt after Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers on February 2, 2020.
Kansas City Chiefs Punter Dustin Colquitt (2) after Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers on February 2, 2020.
The Kansas City Chiefs celebrate their Super Bowl LIV victory with a parade through downtown on February 5, 2020.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt reads to students at Operation Breakthrough for Read Across America Day on March 2, 2020.
