The Kansas City Chiefs veteran quarterback Chad Henne announced his decision to retire from the NFL following his team’s 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles to win Super Bowl LVII on Sunday night.
Henne did not appear in the game, however, it seemed as if he may receive an opportunity to come onto the pitch when first-choice quarterback Patrick Mahomes aggravated his right ankle injury late in the first half.
“Calling it a career. Capping it off with @budlight and another ring,” Henne wrote on Instagram, thereby confirming his retirement decision.
The 37-year-old player has been with Kansas City for four seasons, also winning Super Bowl LIV with the Chiefs. Despite mostly playing backup to Mahomes, Henne did play a major role in the Chiefs’ Divisional Round victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars, leading a 98-yard touchdown drive.
Henne was introduced to the NFL in 2008 when he was selected as a second-round pick by the Miami Dolphins. He played four seasons with the Dolphins and five with the Jaguars before signing for the Chiefs in 2018.
