W. Shields Announces Retirement

Kansas City Chiefs guard Will Shields announced his retirement today.

"The love for the game never decreased but, as the years passed, the physical requirements of the game became harder to fulfill each and every day," Shields wrote on his Website. "If it was up to me I would play football forever but, as we all know, that is unrealistic.

"However, I do hope to always be connected to the game in some capacity. The decision to hang up my cleats has not been an easy one to make for me but one I knew I would eventually have to make. Today I am letting everyone know that I am putting away my pads."

Shields, 35, played 14 seasons for the Chiefs and was selected to 12 Pro Bowls.

The Chiefs will have to try to replace Shields a year after replacing standout left tackle Willie Roaf.

By Mark Maske |  April 15, 2007; 8:51 PM ET  | Category:  Chiefs
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