KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Former Kansas City Chiefs center Mitch Morse announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday following a career that spanned 10 seasons and three teams.
Morse, who played four seasons in Kansas City after being drafted by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft, announced his retirement after one season with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 32-year-old Mizzou product also played five seasons with the Buffalo Bills and was named to the Pro Bowl for the AFC in 2022.
“The things I’ll remember and cherish most about my career are the relationship and bonds I created with my teammates, both on and off the field,” Morse said in a statement. “Nothing can replace that, and I will miss it dearly. I want to thank the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars for 10 unforgettable seasons. Most of all, I want to thank my wife, Caitlin, and my children Kennedy and Deacon for their constant love and support on this journey.
“I look forward to spending more time with them as I navigate retirement.”
Chiefs Defensive end Chris Jones hugging former Chief Mitch Morse after AFC Divisional Round game against the Bills(wibw)
Morse played 49 games with the Chiefs in his four seasons in Kansas City. He battled injuries during his final two years as a Chief but started at center in 2018 during the first AFC Championship Game appearance of what is now a 7-year streak for the Chiefs organization.
In his five seasons in Buffalo, Morse started 77 games for the Bills.
Over the course of his career, Morse earned $63.9 million [according to Spotrac](https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/16773/mitch-morse).
At Mizzou, Morse was a three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll honoree.
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