Kansas City Chiefs legend abruptly retires with immediate effect after 16 years and releases statement over ‘changes’

THE Kansas City Chiefs will begin their home campaign fresh off a major departure from the franchise.  Andy Reid’s troops will welcome the Philadelphia Eagles to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday in a re-run of Super Bowl 59.

But fans in attendance will have to get used to a new voice on the sound system as long-time announcer Dale Carter has left the franchise with immediate effect.

Carter, who had been with the Chiefs for over 16 years, announced his shock departure on Facebook.  He wrote: “Today, I feel like an enormous weight has been lifted from me,” wrote Carter.

“I have informed the Kansas City Chiefs that I am resigning, effective immediately, as Stadium PA Voice of the Chiefs.  “I have had an incredible 16+ year run that included 6 AFC Championship games at Arrowhead. A record 5 in a row!

“I truly enjoyed being the ‘Audio Propagandist’ for the team I love.  “Doing everything I could (within the rules) to give our guys an advantage!!”

Carter has given up the gig due to the Chiefs brass allegedly making a series of changes he was uncomfortable with.

He added: “Over the last few years, the team has made changes to what I do.  “Going into the playoffs last year, they asked me to make a significant change to how I’ve called the games (which I have tried to do, even though I disagreed with it).

” Going into the season, they wanted a further adjustment that crosses my red line.  “Frankly, it just hasn’t been as fun as it was. It takes a lot of time away from my family, especially around the holidays.

“This just feels like the right time. “I have tremendous respect for the organization and am thankful I got to do this!  “My life is incredibly blessed with my loving wife, amazing kids, and grandkids.

“My work life is full too with KFKF, Q104, my podcast, Blue Springs/Blue Springs South High School football broadcasts, and now a run for Jackson County.”  The Chiefs have yet to issue a statement on the departure of Carter, who was a beloved figure at Arrowhead.