Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali took to Twitter on Saturday afternoon and put his team on absolute blast. Hali, a five-time Pro Bowler, most definitely didn’t mince words during the tweetfest.
Fans should know this. only played 7 snaps last year 2017 playoff game against the Steelers.
— Tamba Hali (@TambaHali91) July 22, 2017
I was told the reason I wasn't playing was they wanted me fresh for the playoff.
— Tamba Hali (@TambaHali91) July 22, 2017
Can someone explain to me how I played 58 snaps in the first game when we made the greatest comeback in Chiefs history?
— Tamba Hali (@TambaHali91) July 22, 2017
watching both Steelers game from sideline and playing 15 and 7 in the last game I'm still lost. Am I needed in KC anymore?
— Tamba Hali (@TambaHali91) July 22, 2017
There’s no other way to interpret this than to say Hali is not a happy camper in Kansas City. For the former first-round pick, it all seems to be about a lack of playing time.
Hali recorded 34 tackles and just 3.5 sacks in a limited role for a Chiefs team that was relying more on Justin Houston and Dee Ford to play larger roles last season. It was one of the Hali’s least-productive seasons since entering the NFL back in 2006.
For his part, Hali wasn’t done there.
I'm a team player first. Anything for the team. Yet I'm not done knocking QB heads off but 7 plays won't cut it.
— Tamba Hali (@TambaHali91) July 22, 2017
I've played through all my injuries I've acquire throughout my careers not sitting out because I did not feel I wouldn't be at my best.
— Tamba Hali (@TambaHali91) July 22, 2017
It remains to be seen what the result of this Twitter rant will be. What we do know is that Hali is most definitely not happy in Kansas City. Whether that leads to him being traded or released prior to the start of the season remains to be seen.