Jamaal Charles’ sterling nine-year run in Kansas City has come to an end, as the Chiefs announced Tuesday they have released the star running back.
Charles, 30, was set to enter the last year of his contract, which came with a $7 million salary cap number. The Chiefs will gain approximately $6.187 million in cap savings by releasing him.
“I have a great deal of admiration for Jamaal Charles, his toughness, and what he’s been able to achieve in his time in Kansas City,” Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said in a release from the team announcing Charles’ release.