KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday that it’s parting ways with wide receiver Dwayne Bowe. The team’s first round pick from 2007 has spent all eight of his NFL seasons with the Chiefs, catching 532 passes for more than 7,000 yards and 44 touchdowns.
In their release of Bowe, the Chiefs reportedly traded a 5th round draft pick to the New Orleans Saints for veteran guard Ben Grubbs. Bowe had been with the Chiefs for 8 years, and was a 1st round draft pick from LSU. Grubbs is a 2-time pro bowler.
Bowe signed a five-year contract before the 2013 season that was valued at $56 million. He would have taken up a costly roster spot for 2015, counting $14 million against the salary cap for the upcoming season. Bowe took to Twitter on Thursday to thank the organization and fans.
— Dwayne Bowe (@DwayneBowe82) March 12, 2015
The organization was also complimentary of Bowe and his contribution to the Chiefs.
“I’d like to thank Dwayne for his contributions over the last eight seasons. During his time with the Chiefs, Dwayne established himself as one of the best receivers in club history. We wish Dwayne nothing but the best as he moves forward,” chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said in a news release.
