He did not end his career with another Super Bowl victory, but Anthony Sherman still found a way to ride into the sunset. On Thursday night, the Chiefs’ longtime defender announced his retirement before riding a helicopter in a video posted on social media.
“Kansas City, thanks for all the memories,” said Sherman before boarding the helicopter. “It’s been a great race. Eight years, Super Bowls, but it’s for the next chapter.”
A choice in the fifth round of the 2011 draft, Sherman spent two seasons with the Cardinals before joining Andy Reid’s first team in Kansas City. Sherman’s career took off with the Chiefs. He spent eight seasons in Kansas City, winning Pro Bowl prizes in 2018 while helping Kansas City get to the game for the AFC title. He played a key role in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LIV championship team, appearing in all 19 games while helping Kansas City win its first title in 50 years. He appeared in 17 games last season while helping the Chiefs make a trip back to the Super Bowl.
While he had only 28 running attempts, Sherman took 66 passes for 552 yards and four touchdowns during his career. In addition to providing stellar protection for Alex Smith and Patrick Mahomes, Sherman also blocked the 1,000-yard backs Jamaal Charles and Kareem Hunt. His main block helped launch Damien Williams for the decisive touchdown in the Super Bowl LIV.
Sherman’s retirement leaves a gap in the quarterback, as the Chiefs have no other quarterback on his squad. Kyle Juszczyk, five times Pro Bowler who scored a touchdown against Kansas City in the Super Bowl LIV, is one of the best players scheduled to hit the free agency on March 17.