Updated* Priest Holmes re-injures neck....Will retire on Wednesday :(

[gottagitdemjs]

Man....this was the feel good story of the year. I wondered if something was up when he went off the field the other day. I hope he's not through.

Holmes' career may be in jeopardy
Jay Glazer
FOXSports.com, Updated 30 minutes ago

With running back Larry Johnson already on the shelf with a foot injury, the Kansas City Chiefs may have been hit with even worse news.

Running back Priest Holmes may have re-injured his neck in Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, FOXSports.com has learned. Holmes returned from a nearly two-year hiatus earlier this season, an absence that was also a result of a neck injury.

According to sources, Holmes was dinged two or three times on Sunday. The last time came in the fourth quarter, which saw him leave the field in a wobbly state after his 20th touch of the game.

As a result, Holmes saw a specialist early this week and will see a series of specialists who can help him better determine his future. In light of the fact Holmes is already returning from a neck injury, this latest scare certainly has to raise questions, not only about this year, but about the future of his career.

In 10 seasons, Holmes has rushed for 8,172 yards on 1,780 carries and 86 touchdowns. He also has 339 receptions for 2,962 yards and eight scores. He scored a then NFL-record 27 touchdowns in 2003.
Edit*

It's over. Damn

Banged-up Chiefs RB Holmes expected to retire
By Adam Schefter | NFL Network



Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes is expected to retire after suffering another neck injury Sunday and meeting with doctors this week. An announcement could come as early as Wednesday.

One source familiar with the situation said Tuesday night: "He is retiring for sure. Noon press conference on Wednesday."

However, a Chiefs spokesman denied that and said that Holmes still is weighing his options.

A three-time Pro Bowler, Holmes was one of the league's top running backs from 2001-05, rushing for almost 6,000 yards and scoring a then-record 27 touchdowns in 2003. His career appeared to be over when he sustained neck and spinal injuries during a game at San Diego in October 2005 and spent the next two years completely away from the game.

But he called the Chiefs shortly before they went to training camp in July and told them he had seen himself in a dream playing football again and wanted to stage a comeback.

Holmes capped a remarkable comeback story when he was activated in Week 7 against the Oakland Raiders. Holmes made two recent starts for the Chiefs and gained 137 yards on 46 attempts in four games.

Holmes would retire as the Chiefs' all-time leading rusher with 6,070 yards. He has rushed for 8,172 yards in his 11-year career with Baltimore and Kansas City.

The Chiefs, who traded running back Michael Bennett to Tampa Bay last month and possibly lost Larry Johnson for the season with a mysterious foot injury, could turn to rookie Kolby Smith to start against the Raiders on Sunday. Smith, a fifth-round selection out of Louisville, has rushed for 19 yards on 10 attempts this season.


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[TheGift23]

Damn.

It was pretty much guaranteed to happen though.

 

[bullsrepeat3peat]

 

[cels the younggod]

that sucks...hope he calls it quits for his health sake

 

[gmsboy1]

I hope its not serious.

Either way, Priest and the team really need to think about his life after football. No need to jeopardize that.

I'm still remembering him on that then record setting touchdown, took a sweep to the left and just kinda walked it in....then gave his cleats away!

 

[xtapolapacetl]

Damn, why did he come back when he knew this would happen sooner or later.

 

[gunna get it]

because its the thrill and the love of the game.

the normal person, hears neck injury and automaticlly thinks, "shut it down" but the career long football player who has sacrificed practically theirwhole life to make it to the nfl thinks different. they think, "it wont happen to me"

 

[rocksfan25]

that's too bad, i was pulling for him

 

[langfor5]

Oh this is just great news. As if our season couldn't get any worse. Well its officially time to start re-building. The Chiefs and Herm Edwards are high onKolby Smith so it will be his time to shine.

I am thinking that D-McFadden could look real good in the red/gold next year. . .

 

[goldnboi7]

Damn...I liked Priest back in the day...shame...

Its been said earlier but he needs 2 hang it up now 4 his own sake...

 

[harlemtothebronx]

Damn.

 

[harlemtothebronx]

ESPNEWS Breaking News:

"REPORT: Priest Holmes to retire from NFL"

 

[bkmac]

Just noticed this on ESPN News too.

What a shame that he has to end it early due to injury. He was a beast a few years back.

 

[dyyhard]

seems only like yesterday when he was on the Ravens....he'll do fine outside of football, seems like a all around good guy.

 

[ku de gras]

priest was really starting to pick it up again too. i guess he had too much work load forced on him too soon, and as previously stated, was pretty muchguaranteed injury.

he still has a lot more going for him though. dude is a true warrior and a real inspiration.

 

[eddiehouse5]

it's a sad day for the sport of football.

 

[cafinest23]

Man that's too bad I was rooting for Priest too.

 

[gettin it crackin]

That's a shame. I was hoping for him to make a strong and healthy return. He seems like a good guy.

 

[acidicality]

damn...i was really pullin for dude.

 

[mart1n payne]

damn

i remember when he broke the record too, just tip toed in theendzone

i was rooting for dude and i hope he enjoys life after retirement.

Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT

because its the thrill and the love of the game.

the normal person, hears neck injury and automaticlly thinks, "shut it down" but the career long football player who has sacrificed practically their whole life to make it to the nfl thinks different. they think, "it wont happen to me"

 

[nanbeezy]

it is OVER

 

[assistantsupervisor81]

thats a shame one of my favorite running backs

 

[carloss510]

What a shame. I was really hoping he would be able to play like he used to.

 

[in more checks than nike]

too bad son was a beast

 

[da doc03]

i wish him well......