Dozens of players have left their mark on the Kansas City Chiefs over the years, whether that be through unforgettable moments or team records, but only one player can accurately claim to have appeared in nearly 25% of the franchise's total games.
That man is punter Dustin Colquitt, and as of this week, he's officially a part of this franchise for life.
Colquitt, who appeared in a franchise-record 238 games during his incredible career, signed a one-day contract to retire a member of the Chiefs on Wednesday. It put a bow on a career that was defined by consistent brilliance despite immense adversity, pressure and expectations throughout his 15 years in Kansas City.
"I love being in this building…I got to be in these halls for a long time," Colquitt said. "It was special seeing all the coaches. I got to see all my buddies again…I'm very proud that I got to be a part of this for as long as I did."
A third-round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, Colquitt went on to record the seventh-most punts of any player in NFL history. He also served as the Chiefs' holder for more than 400 field goal attempts and over 500 extra-point tries.
He was a constant, reliable force amidst multiple generations of Chiefs football, and while many of his early seasons in Kansas City were mired in disappointment when it came to the standings, his steady resolve was rewarded with one of the greatest runs in franchise history during the latter portion of his career.
In fact, when including the postseason, Colquitt appeared in 250 games for the Chiefs during his storied career. His 250th – and final – game with Kansas City was Super Bowl LIV.
He recorded two punts and five total holds in that game as Kansas City went on to win its first world championship in 50 years, and in poetic fashion, the man who appeared in more games for the franchise than any other was right in the middle of it.
That unforgettable night was Colquitt's final game on the field for the red and gold, but as of Wednesday, his legacy will remain in Kansas City forever.
