The NBC affiliate in Kansas City is reporting that Chiefs’ RB Priest Holmes may have already played his final game.
The 32-year-old running back arrived back in town Tuesday night from Miami after undergoing some extensive testing on his spine. Doctors reportedly found a lump and should Holmes take a severe hit, he could become paralyzed.
No one likes to go out this way, but it’s better that his doctors caught this condition before he stepped onto the field again. After coming out of college undrafted, Holmes has had a great career, gaining 10,980 yards from scrimmage while scoring 94 touchdowns. From 2001-2003, he was the top performer at his position, averaging 2,188 total yards and 19 scores during that span.
From a fantasy perspective, the news of Holmes’ retirement, if accurate, vaults Larry Johnson into Top 8 RB status.
