Overview

• Carter announced his immediate resignation on September 11 after more than 16 years as Arrowhead’s in‑stadium announcer, a run that included six AFC Championship games.
• He said a request conveyed by 65 TPT Productions to shift the “It’s third down” call to fellow PA announcer Nate Herron crossed his red line.
• Carter added that he had already been asked to change his style during the 2024–25 playoffs and tried those adjustments despite disagreeing with them.
• No replacement had been named as of Friday, with the Week 2 home opener against the Eagles scheduled for Sunday in Kansas City.
• The Chiefs issued a statement thanking Carter for his 16 seasons, and he plans to continue his radio and podcast work while running for a Jackson County Legislature seat.