Chiefs Release Brian Waters

Chiefs Release Brian Waters
July 28th, 2011 @ 9:34 pm; ChiefsWarpath.com
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[KC Chiefs.com] The release of Chris Chambers and Jackie Bates earlier in the day were expected. This one was not.

In a shocking move, the Chiefs announced this evening the release of veteran guard Brian Waters.

Waters appeared in 163 games and started three playoff contests in 11 years with Kansas City. He also appeared in four Pro Bowls.

Active on and off the field, he was named NFL man of the year in 2009. He was also a key member of the players’ negotiation team during the four-month lockout.

“Brian has played a key role in our progress and I am personally grateful for his contributions to this team”, said General Manager Scott Pioli, “He and I had a good discussion and mutually agreed that this is a sound football decision for both Brian and the Chiefs. Brian has been an integral part of this organization and will always be part of the Kansas City Chiefs. We wish him nothing but the best.”

Waters said, “I’d like to thank the entire Chiefs organization, especially for giving me an opportunity as a young player when other teams wouldn’t. I’m grateful for the coaches, teammates and support staff who helped me become the player and man I am today. I’d also like to thank the fans of Kansas City who cheered us on. The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.”

Waters originally signed with Kansas City in 2000 after entering the NFL as a rookie free agent with Dallas in 1999.

10 Comments

No, Thank you Mr. Waters!

Comment by D.C. Chief — July 28, 2011 @ 9:37 pm

I can’t help but think that he deserved better than this. I don’t know all the details, but maybe call him in and give him the option of retiring instead of being cut…or maybe he still wants to play. Guess we will see. But thanks for 11 great years.

Comment by ChiefsWarpath.com — July 28, 2011 @ 9:44 pm

Sorry to see Waters go. I long for the old days of Roaf, Waters, Wiegman and Shields

Comment by Chiefj — July 28, 2011 @ 11:02 pm

at least we have a competent replacement in asamoah. thank you for all the great years brian

Comment by pj — July 28, 2011 @ 11:17 pm

When things like this happen, we are reminded that this is a business. Good luck to Brian, hopefully he will come back one day to retire as a Chief. I think Brian is happy to go. This could clear some room to sign a big name.

Looks like we are going to get even younger this year. In my opinion, Scott and Todd are doing it right.

Comment by Jeff in VA — July 29, 2011 @ 5:45 am

He’ll get snatched up before the day is over and I hope it’s not a AFC West team.

Comment by Jeff in VA — July 29, 2011 @ 6:07 am

I don’t like this move at all, I know this is a business and he was getting older blah blah blah, but I can’t rationalize parting ways with an awesome interior lineman that still has some gas left.