Chiefs release two starting offensive linemen

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Chiefs released standout offensive linemen Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz on Thursday morning.

The team released the following statements in a release.

"I have a tremendous amount of respect for both Eric and Mitchell," General Manager Brett Veach said in a statement. "With Eric, obviously he was the very first player that we drafted when we got to Kansas City, and we were able to watch him grow into a solid tackle for us for many years. With Mitchell, his durability and toughness is remarkable and he certainly left his mark on our team. These decisions are never easy, especially with guys like these, but both of these players will forever be a part of our history."

Head Coach Andy Reid released this statement.

"I'd like to thank Eric and Mitch for all of their contributions over the years. Every day both of these men came to work with the right attitude, ready to grind, both on the field and in the classroom. These guys are both dirty tough, but beyond that, they're good people and I enjoyed coaching them. I wish them the best as they continue their careers."

Both Fisher and Schwartz were both prominent players on the Chiefs Super Bowl winning team during the 2019-20 season. They both missed Super Bowl LV this past February due to injury.

The move will reportedly save the Chiefs $18 million in cap space.

Fisher was the former No. 1 overall pick by Kansas City back in 2013. Schwartz joined the Chiefs in 2016.