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Mitchell Schwartz announced his retirement from football on Thursday.
Schwartz, who started his career at the Cleveland Browns before joining Kansas City Chiefs, announced on Twitter.
“It’s been almost two years since I had my back injured. I’ve been rehabilitating since I had surgery last February. I’m fine now, but I don’t think I’ll be the same.” Schwartz said. wrote.
“The Super Bowl victory was the pinnacle of my career. 7,894 consecutive snaps and four allpronomies are my most proud personal achievements that far exceed my expectations.
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“Last thank you to Kansas City and all Chiefs fans. Being a chief isn’t just about wearing a red jersey. It’s an honor to represent you both inside and outside the field.”
Schwartz played college football at the University of California and started all 51 games of the team from 2008 to 2011. He was named All-Pac-10 for the second team as a junior and All-Pac-12 and Pac-12 All-Academic as seniors. The outstanding tackle was drafted in the second round by Browns in 2012 and signed Kansas City as a free agent after the 2015 season.
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Schwartz is a four-time all-pro selection and won the 2019 Super Bowl with the Chiefs.
He played 7,894 consecutive snaps of the amazing Iron Man Streak. Schwartz didn’t miss the match until he was injured in the 2020 season. He started 134 regular season games in his career and started 7 playoff games. During the postseason, Schwartz did not give up the bag and allowed quarterback Patrick Mahomes only one pressure.
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The 33-year-old and his wife Brooke said he would stay in Kansas City for a long time because of the bond he had with Kansas City.
“I’m the chief forever and there’s no other place I want,” he said.
Ryan Canfield of Fox News contributed to this report.