Receiver Eddie Kennison signs contract with Kansas City so he can retire as Chief

WR Kennison signs deal to retire as Chief

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Wide receiver Eddie Kennison has signed a contract with Kansas City so he can retire as a member of the Chiefs.

Kennison played in 91 games for Kansas City, from 2001 through 2007. He ranks seventh in team history with 5,230 yards receiving and eighth with 321 receptions. He also ranks fourth with 17 games with at least 100 yards receiving.

Kennison was a first-round draft pick from LSU in 1996 by St. Louis, where he played until 1998. He played for New Orleans, Chicago and Denver before going to Kansas City. He rejoined the Rams for one season in 2008.

He finishes his career with 548 receptions for 8,345 yards with 42 touchdowns.