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Michelle Schwartz announces retirement Football from Thursday.
Schwartz, who began his career with the Cleveland Browns before joining Kansas City Chiefsannounced it on Twitter.
“It’s been almost two years since I injured my back. I had surgery last February and I’ve been in rehab since then. I’m currently feeling as good as I have, but it’s clear that My body will never be the same.” Schwartz wrote on Twitter.
“Winning the Super Bowl was the pinnacle of my career. My consecutive 7,894 snap streak and 4 All-Pro nominations are my proudest personal achievements that have exceeded my own expectations.
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Mitchell Schwartz (71) of the Kansas City Chiefs prepares to block Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on December 15, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo.
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“My final thanks go to Kansas City, and to all Chiefs fans. Being a Chiefs is so much more than wearing a red jersey. It’s a privilege to represent you on and off the field.”
Schwartz played college football at Cal and started all 51 games for the team from 2008–2011. Schwartz was named Second Team All-Pac-10 as a junior and All-Pac-12 and Pac-12 All-Academic as a senior. Standout Tackle was drafted by the Browns in 2012 and signed with Kansas City as a free agent after the 2015 season.
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Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs congratulates Mitchell Schwartz (71) of the Kansas City Chiefs after a first quarter touchdown in the AFC Championship Game against the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Kansas City, Mo. Gave.
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Schwartz was a four-time All-Pro selection and won the 2019 Super Bowl with the Chiefs.
Schwartz had a remarkable Ironman streak of 7,894 consecutive snaps. He never missed a game until he got injured during the 2020 season. Schwartz started his career in 134 regular season games with seven playoff games. During the post-season run, Schwartz did not drop a sack and allowed only one pressure on the quarterback. Patrick Mahomes,
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Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs talks with Daniel Kilgore (67) and Mitchell Schwartz (71) during a game against the Baltimore Ravens on September 28, 2020 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
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33-year-old said that he and his wife Brooke will live in kansas city Because of the long period he built relations with the city.
“I am a forever chief and nowhere else I would rather be,” he said.
Fox News’ Ryan Canfield contributed to this report.