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Former Chiefs DT Khalen Saunders pens touching farewell to Kansas City

When news broke that former Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Khalen Saunders signed a contract with the New Orleans Saints in free agency, many fans in the Kingdom were taken aback by the loss of one of the team’s most beloved linemen.

Saunders took to Twitter to express his gratitude to Kansas City and the Chiefs’ fanbase after four years with the team that saw him win two Super Bowl championships. In his letter to the fans, Saunders made it clear that his time in Kansas City would always be part of his identity as an NFL icon.

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