Mitchell Schwartz
35-Year-Old
Free Agent
Officially retires
Schwartz announced his retirement Thursday via his personal Twitter account.
ANALYSIS
Schwartz's decision comes after he sat out the entire 2021 season while recovering from back surgery. The 33-year-old offensive tackle suggested in his post that his back has responded well to rehab, though he's opting to preserve his long-term health by walking away from the sport. A four-time All-Pro selection, Schwartz began his career in 2012 as a second-round pick with the Browns and then joined the Chiefs ahead of the 2016 season before being released following Kansas City's loss to Tampa Bay in Super Bowl LV.
Schwartz's decision comes after he sat out the entire 2021 season while recovering from back surgery. The 33-year-old offensive tackle suggested in his post that his back has responded well to rehab, though he's opting to preserve his long-term health by walking away from the sport. A four-time All-Pro selection, Schwartz began his career in 2012 as a second-round pick with the Browns and then joined the Chiefs ahead of the 2016 season before being released following Kansas City's loss to Tampa Bay in Super Bowl LV.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Schwartz is projected to be the starting right tackle for the Browns in 2015.
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Cut loose by KC
The Chiefs are releasing Schwartz (back) on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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On track for training camp
Schwartz (back) is expected to be healthy enough to participate in the start of training camp, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
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Opts for back surgery
Schwartz announced via his personal Twitter account that he underwent back surgery Wednesday.
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Unlikely for Super Bowl LV
Coach Andy Reid said Monday that he's "not optimistic" Schwartz (back) will be available for Super Bowl LV against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Feb. 7, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
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Lands on IR
The Chiefs placed Schwartz (back) on injured reserve Saturday.
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No clarity about return date
The Chiefs do not know if Schwartz will be able to return from his back injury in time for the playoffs, according to Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star
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Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Schwartz is "making progress," but that he will allow the medical staff to determine a realistic return date for the offensive lineman. Reid said he didn't know whether he'll be ready for the playoffs though, which would begin in a few weeks for Kansas City if they hang onto the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Schwartz is "making progress," but that he will allow the medical staff to determine a realistic return date for the offensive lineman. Reid said he didn't know whether he'll be ready for the playoffs though, which would begin in a few weeks for Kansas City if they hang onto the No. 1 seed in the AFC.