Tamba Hali unhappy with playing time, questions future with Chiefs
Tamba Hali would like the attention of the Kansas City Chiefs.
The veteran pass-rusher posted a series of tweets Saturday in which he openly questioned his playing time last season and whether he has a future with the Chiefs:
Fans should know this. only played 7 snaps last year 2017 playoff game against the Steelers.
— Tamba Hali (@TambaHali91) July 22, 2017
I was told the reason I wasn't playing was they wanted me fresh for the playoff.
— Tamba Hali (@TambaHali91) July 22, 2017
Can someone explain to me how I played 58 snaps in the first game when we made the greatest comeback in Chiefs history?
— Tamba Hali (@TambaHali91) July 22, 2017
watching both Steelers game from sideline and playing 15 and 7 in the last game I'm still lost. Am I needed in KC anymore?
— Tamba Hali (@TambaHali91) July 22, 2017
Hali went on to tweet about he was healthy last season despite undergoing arthroscopic surgery and how he hasn't missed an offseason workout in his 11 seasons with the Chiefs.
He also posted a tweet that could be considered something of an ultimatum regarding his playing time:
I'm a team player first. Anything for the team. Yet I'm not done knocking QB heads off but 7 plays won't cut it.
— Tamba Hali (@TambaHali91) July 22, 2017
It's been a very tumultuous offseason in Kansas City, punctuated by the release of veterans Jamaal Charles and Jeremy Maclin, as well as the shock firing of general manager John Dorsey.
While there has been plenty of turnover, Hali clarified that he doesn't hope to be part of the departures.
So people are curious if I'm holding out or got cut. No to both. I want to play more.
— Tamba Hali (@TambaHali91) July 22, 2017