While he was still looking for a job with a new NFL team, the former Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Kenny Smith had to surrender to his fate again and stay out of the league for another season. Tearing his Achilles tendon during a workout, Smith will undergo a surgery on Monday, another tough blow to the 33 years old veteran.
Being drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2001 as a third-round draft pick, Smith stayed with the team for only three seasons from 2001 to 2004 before missing five entire NFL seasons from 2004 to 2009. Returning to play for the Chiefs in 2009 season, he was excited on finally getting back to the league. However, he achieved nothing except for 2 solo tackles in the six games he played with the team. So it was no surprise when the Chiefs let him go at the beginning of this offseason.
During this offseason, Smith had made visit to several NFL teams including the New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders with hope to get a new job. After being rejected by all the teams, he was often seen in an Archie Manning jersey and working out on his own. His agent Paul Sheehy told reporters after the injury that they might have to give up all efforts because of the injury and upcoming surgery, and it would be very unlikely for Smith to return during the 2010 season.
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