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Chiefs Sign Dustin Colquitt to One-Day Deal to Retire as Franchise’s All-Time Games-Played Leader

Kansas City is assessing Matt Araiza’s technique to fill the void left by the longest-tenured Chief

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Former Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt celebrates Kansas City’s 30-0 win against the Texans in an AFC wild card game on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at NRG Stadium in Houston.
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Overview

  • Dustin Colquitt signed a one-day contract on June 4, 2025, to officially retire as a Kansas City Chief
  • He played 15 seasons from 2005 to 2019 and appeared in a franchise-record 238 games
  • His career highlights include a 2019 Super Bowl ring, two Pro Bowl selections and franchise punting marks such as an 81-yard boot
  • The Chiefs are evaluating 25-year-old Matt Araiza after he posted a higher net-yard average than Colquitt’s career best but struggled with punts inside the 20-yard line
  • Travis Kelce, who turns 36 this fall, has drawn retirement speculation with analysts like Greg Olsen saying he will set his own departure date