Will Dustin Colquitt Retire?
In April 2020, the Kansas City Chiefs and Longtime Punter Dustin Colquitt Parted Ways After Colquitt Spent 15 Year's with the Organization. Now, Colquitt Is...
In April 2020, the Kansas City Chiefs and longtime punter Dustin Colquitt parted ways after Colquitt spent 15 years with the organization. Now, Colquitt is back in Kansas City and will have a chance to earn a second ring with the Chiefs.
Is Dustin Colquitt retiring?
It is officially the end for Colquitt in Kansas City, though, as the Chiefs have released the punter after 15 seasons with the team, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported. Colquitt posted a farewell message to Instagram early Tuesday morning, and the team later confirmed the move.
Why did the Chiefs get rid of Dustin Colquitt?
Colquitt said that from his perspective, the team's decision to release him came down to the Chiefs having an opportunity to sign Florida punter Tommy Townsend, who — like Colquitt himself — could be on the team for a very long time. ... “They're building a championship monster here in Kansas City.