Preist Holmes to retire?

[buckeyefool]

I haven't seen this anywhere else yet but it is listed as a rumor on cbs fantasy football sight. Just thought some of you might be interested.

Priest Holmes to retire?


Priest Holmes, RB KC

News: KSHB NBC in Kansas City reports that Priest Holmes could announce his retirement as soon as Thursday. The report states that doctors have found a lump in Holmes' spine, which could make him vulnerable to paralysis. Chiefs head coach Dick Vermeil still hasn't commented on the situation.

Analysis: This reports has not been confirmed and could be either rumor or pure speculation, but the fact that Holmes has sought second and third opinions in California and Florida could be cause for concern. We'll update further news as soon as we hear it.

[Dryden]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2218651

Source: Chiefs star Holmes likely out for season

Running back Priest Holmes, 32, is likely to miss the rest of the season, a source close to the situation told ESPN.com's John Clayton.

Holmes will continue to undergo tests on his neck and shoulder, but the source said his injuries are not believed to be career-ending.

Chiefs spokesman Pete Moris on Wednesday denied a Kansas City television report that Holmes had possibly played his last game for the Chiefs and could announce his retirement as soon as Thursday.

Holmes did not play last Sunday in the Chiefs' second game this season with Oakland, and Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil said Tuesday that Holmes was undergoing a battery of tests to make sure he's neurologically sound after Holmes suffered a concussion two Sundays ago against San Diego. Holmes also is suffering from the aftereffects of a shoulder injury from the first Oakland game in September.

Vermeil will address Holmes' status following Wednesday's practice and give some details in that press conference. Holmes is not retiring but his chances of returning this season are unlikely because it may take a month or so to figure out what is wrong.

Holmes has rushed for 451 yards on 119 carries and scored six touchdowns this season. Larry Johnson will finish the season as the starter. The former first-round choice leads the team with 506 yards on 97 carries and has scored six TDs.