The Facts: The Kansas City Chiefs cut ties with three prominent veterans Tuesday, releasing Huard, cornerback Patrick Surtain and linebacker Donnie Edwards. The Chiefs also waived tight end Michael Merritt.
Diehards Line:They are the first major moves by new GM Scott Pioli, who is revamping a team that finished 2-14 last season -- the worst mark in the 49-year history of the franchise. Huard, who started 21 total games the last three seasons, was deemed expendable after rookie Tyler Thigpen’s emergence in 2008. Huard’s best season in Kansas City came in 2006, when he threw 11 touchdown passes and only one interception in 10 games, eight of them starts.