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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
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Former Chiefs' icon signs one-day deal to retire with Kansas City
The post Former Chiefs' icon signs one-day deal to retire with Kansas City appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Kansas City Chiefs officially brought back longtime punter Dustin Colquitt this week, signing the veteran to a one-day contract so he could retire with the franchise he helped define. The two-time Pro Bowler, who spent 15 of his 16 NFL seasons with the Chiefs in Kansas City, became one of the most respected and consistent players in franchise history. Advertisement Colquitt, drafted by the Chiefs in 2005, appeared in a franchise-record 238 games and finished his career with a 44.8-yard punting average. He played a key role on the Super Bowl 54 team, earning a ring as Kansas City ended its 50-year championship drought. A two-time Pro Bowler, Colquitt was also a three-time nominee for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, recognizing his outstanding impact off the field. The Chiefs confirmed the news with a statement on their Instagram page this afternoon. 'We've signed Dustin Colquitt to a one-day deal so he can officially retire a Kansas City Chief ❤️ Congrats on a well-earned retirement, @dqp47,' the post read. The move was met with an outpouring of support across social media, highlighting just how much Colquitt meant to the franchise and its fans. His bond with the fanbase, especially through autograph signings and local events, cemented his place as more than just a reliable special teamer. Advertisement Following his release in 2020, Colquitt had short stints with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, and Cleveland Browns, but he never found a home quite like Kansas City. A brief return to the Chiefs' practice squad in 2021 hinted at closure, but the one-day contract now makes that official. Off the field, his legacy includes impactful charity work like his 'Punting for Smiles' campaign with TeamSmile, which delivers dental care to underserved children. This chapter closes with Colquitt not only holding records but also the hearts of Chiefs Kingdom. His retirement signals more than the end of a career—it honors a legacy built on excellence, loyalty, and class. Related: Chiefs' Matt Nagy gushes over Josh Simmons after seeing 'phenomenal' film Related: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes erupts with 3-word reaction to Texas Tech's win vs. Oklahoma
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Clemson Offers 2026 WR Devin Fitzgerald, Son of NFL Legend Larry Fitzgerald
Clemson Offers 2026 WR Devin Fitzgerald, Son of NFL Legend Larry Fitzgerald originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Clemson made a splash on the recruiting trail this weekend by offering 2026 wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald, the son of NFL icon Larry Fitzgerald. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound standout from Brophy College Prep in Phoenix, Arizona, announced the news on Saturday morning following a visit to Clemson's campus. Advertisement 'Excited to announce that I've been offered by Clemson University! Huge thanks to Coach Swinney for the great conversation and belief in me,' Fitzgerald posted on social media, signaling a key step forward in his recruitment. Fitzgerald's pedigree is no small part of the intrigue. His father, Larry Fitzgerald, was one of the most consistent and productive receivers in NFL history, playing 17 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and earning numerous accolades, including a Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2025. The elder Fitzgerald also starred at Pitt, where he finished as a Heisman runner-up—making Devin's recruitment a full-circle moment for college football fans. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) leaves the field after finishing the last home game of the season at State Farm Stadium. © Cheryl Evans/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK But the younger Fitzgerald is building a name of his own. He led his high school team as a junior with 52 receptions for 720 yards and nine touchdowns. His offer list already includes Arizona, Arizona State, UCLA, Notre Dame, North Carolina, Stanford, and Florida State. Advertisement Clemson currently holds three wide receiver commits in the 2026 class but may be seeking a fourth. Fitzgerald was the only wideout on campus during this official visit weekend, highlighting how seriously the Tigers are prioritizing him. With official visits still scheduled to Stanford, Notre Dame, UNC, and Arizona State—and a commitment announcement slated for July 5—the Tigers have positioned themselves well at the right time. Devin's recruitment is becoming one of the more fascinating storylines in the 2026 class—not only for his bloodline but for his growing résumé and the national interest he's generating on his own terms. Related: Trevor Lawrence's Wife Marissa Makes Personal Announcement on Thursday Related: Dabo Swinney Shades the Rest of College Football in Belichick Interview Related: Miami Steals Visit From Clemson for Top247 CB Samari Matthews This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
NBC Sports
29-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Calais Campbell: Cardinals signed me to be a leader, I don't take that lightly
In what may be the last year of his career, Calais Campbell has signed with the Cardinals, the team that drafted him in 2008. Campbell will turn 39 before the season starts and is the oldest defensive lineman in the NFL, and he recognizes that he was brought in to be a leader. 'I know when GMs and decision-makers [sign me], they're looking for me to come into a building, I mean, they know that I come with a lot of leadership capabilities and prestige that a lot of the young guys respect, which is really cool,' Campbell said, via ESPN. 'And, so, I don't take that lightly. I mean, I take that with a lot of pride and I try to do best I can.' Campbell, whose honors have included the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award and the NFL Players Association's Alan Page Award for community service, says that leadership comes naturally to him. 'I mean it's kind of been who I am anyway,' Campbell said. 'I don't think I can go somewhere and not be that.' Campbell acknowledged that at 39 he'll need a few more plays off than he did in his prime, but he started 17 games for the Dolphins last year and thinks he can start every game for the Cardinals this year. And even when he's not on the field, he'll be contributing as a leader.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hall of Famer Joe Thomas is guest speaker for Central Ohio High School Sports Awards
Hall of Famer Joe Thomas pumps his fist as he walks on stage to announce the Cleveland Browns' second-round pick during the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The 2024-25 Central Ohio High School Sports Awards program is happy to announce Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Thomas as the guest speaker for its live event Wednesday, June 18, at Upper Arlington High School. A first-ballot hall of fame selection, Thomas cemented himself as one of the most accomplished and most decorated athletes to ever step foot on an NFL field. Selected third overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2007 NFL Draft, Thomas became one of just five players to be selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first 10 seasons. His 10,363 consecutive snaps played is the longest streak in history. Advertisement Thomas was also the only player in Browns history to earn the team's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award multiple times (2010, 2012, 2016). Following an 11-year career, the NFL ironman decided to retire from the league. Before joining the Browns, Thomas was an All-American at Wisconsin, earning honors as the nation's best interior lineman. Central Ohio High School Sports Awards: See all winter Athlete of the Year nominees The Central Ohio High School Sports Awards are part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards program. An avid outdoorsman, Thomas formerly co-hosted 'Outdoors Ohio' on SportsTime Ohio and enjoys hunting, fishing and farming. He could be seen on the NFL Network's pregame and postgame shows for every Thursday Night Football game in 2019, as well as NFL Network's coverage of such events as the Super Bowl, NFL Scouting Combine and NFL draft. Advertisement In 2024, Thomas coached with the Munich Ravens in the European League of Football. Thomas is a partner in several Mission BBQ franchises. Central Ohio High School Sports Awards: See all fall Athlete of the Year nominees A native of Brookfield, Wisconsin, Thomas and his wife, Annie, reside in Middleton, Wisconsin, with their four children. The 2024-25 Central Ohio High School Sports Awards are part of the USA Today High School Sports Awards program. Tickets are on sale now and can be obtained here. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: Central Ohio High School Sports Awards: Meet this year's guest speaker
USA Today
12-05-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Cowboys' Dak Prescott talks suicide prevention, mental health in school visit
Cowboys' Dak Prescott talks suicide prevention, mental health in school visit Show Caption Hide Caption Best NFC 2025 NFL Draft picks USA TODAY's Tyler Dragon breaks down which teams in the NFC drafted the best this year. Sports Seriously Dak Prescott wants people to know they are not alone in the world. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback has never shied away from acknowledging the ongoing mental health crisis. Prescott kicked off May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, by visiting a local high school in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to discuss suicide prevention, mental health and more. Prescott tragically lost his brother Jace to suicide in April 2020. The quarterback has become a mental health advocate in the years since, visiting Aledo High School to speak about the importance of this month. "This isn't a one day thing," Prescott said. "This is every day of giving people hope, spreading love and so this is just the beginning of it." Prescott was seen posing for pictures with the students, holding a signs that read "Ask 4 Help" and "You're stronger than you think you are." "Ask 4 Help" is a common slogan for Prescott, who typically writes it on his wrist tape for game days and also launched a campaign in recognition of suicide prevention month. Prescott later appeared alongside Brad Hunstable, who also lost his 12-year-old son, Hayden, to suicide in April 2020. Hunstable's son would've been attending Aledo High School, Prescott noted. The duo, honoring Jace and Hayden, spoke to the crowd that assembled. "Sharing love, sharing hope and just starting the day off," Prescott said. "But as I told some of you, I'm just starting the day, but it's up to you to continue this. This is a national day of hope that we're beginning in honor of those two. But yet, it's affecting each and every one of us. As Brad just said, right, everyone matters. Everyone is special. Your life is special. Even if you don't think it's special to you, it's special to people. It's special to your friends, it's special to your brothers, you sisters, your parents. So in those hard times, like he said, ask for help." Prescott won the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2022, given to the player that displays excellence on and off the field. According to the NFL, they are leaders in their community and committed to giving back. The Cowboys quarterback is also the founder of the Faith Fight Finish Foundation, which was established as a tribute to Prescott's mother, Peggy, who lost her battle to colon cancer in 2013, while the foundation's work is an effort to honor his brother. They focus on what they call "The 4 Pillars" that are colon cancer research, mental health and suicide prevention, bridging the gap between law enforcement and the communities they serve, and offering assistance to those facing life-threatening hardships.
