Mitchell Schwartz, Super Bowl champion and four-time All-Pro, retires from NFL

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Mitchell Schwartz announced his retirement from football Thursday.

Schwartz, who started his career with the Cleveland Browns before joining the Kansas City Chiefs, made his announcement on Twitter.

"It’s been almost two years since I injured my back. I had surgery last February and have been doing rehab ever since. I’m currently feeling as good as I have since then, but it’s clear my body won’t ever be the same." Schwartz wrote on Twitter. 

"Winning the Super Bowl was the pinnacle of my career. My 7,894 consecutive snaps streak and 4 All-Pro nominations are my proudest individual accomplishments, far exceeding my own expectations.

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Mitchell Schwartz (71) of the Kansas City Chiefs prepares to block Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Arrowhead Stadium Dec. 15, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo.  (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

"My last thank you is to Kansas City, and all the Chiefs fans. Being a Chief is so much more than putting on a red jersey. It has been a privilege to represent you on and off the field."

Schwartz played college football at Cal and started all 51 of the team's games from 2008-2011. Schwartz was named second-team All-Pac-10 as a junior and All-Pac-12 and Pac-12 All-Academic as a senior. The standout tackle was drafted in the second round by the Browns in 2012 and signed with Kansas City as a free agent after the 2015 season. 

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Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs congratulates Mitchell Schwartz (71) of the Kansas City Chiefs after a first quarter touchdown in the AFC Championship