Priest Holmes, running back for the Kansas City Chiefs and the team's all time leading rusher, has retired from the NFL. Holmes, who is 34 years old, has been suffering from a neck injury that he suffered in the 2005 season against the San Diego Chargers. Larry Johnson, who was their backup running back at the time, was thrust into the starting role and flourished, never giving up his starting spot. It took Holmes two years to get back onto the field and he played his first game this season against the Oakland Raiders. Johnson, who is still the starter, got hurt against the Green Bay Packers and that gave way for Holmes to get more carries. In this past Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Holmes felt tingling in his body again after several hits from the Colts' defense. It was another occurrence of his neck problems and he thought about, in the last couple of days, whether he should return or whether he should retire. He decided to retire after talking with his family and medical experts about his latest setback. Holmes, who was a 4 time Pro Bowler, is the Chiefs' all time leader in rushing touchdowns with 76 and total touchdowns with 83. Holmes first played with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Texas. He came to Kansas City in 2001 and has flourished since. Was this a good decision for Holmes and his family? Will Holmes' number be retired? Will he try to attempt a comeback?
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I don't think his number will be retired even though it should be
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