The Facts: The Chiefs today released Kennison, a starting wide receiver for the past six seasons.

Diehards Line:As Star staffer Adam Teicher noted, the 35-year-old Kennison was a victim of the Chiefs’ youth movement. With the Chiefs looking to get younger, Kennison was an obvious target. Between hamstring and shoulder injuries, he was able to play in only eight games last season. He caught just 13 passes for 101 yards. Those numbers were far off those he posted earlier in his time with the Chiefs. Kennison caught at least 50 passes in each of his five full seasons in Kansas City and had more than 1,000 yards in both 2004 and 2005. ... It's worth noting that Samie Parker might not be asked back this season, a move that would leave impressive second-year man-to-be Dwayne Bowe and journeyman Jeff Webb as the de facto starters.