3 times in the first quarter of the Chiefs' match-up against the St. Louis Rams. Holmes officially retired in November. Suspensions On April 27, defensive end Jared Allen was suspended for the first four games of the 2007 season. Also, despite earlier stating that he would seek a trade, Allen announced that he would return to the Chiefs, and signed a one-year contract. On July 16, Allen's suspension was reduced to two games following an appeal. Free agency The Chiefs had nineteen free-agent players heading into the 2007 off-season. Team additions In January, the Chiefs agreed to terms on a two-year deal with offensive tackle Ramiro Pruneda from Monterrey Tech in Monterrey, Mexico. In March, the Chiefs signed both offensive tackle Damion McIntosh and middle linebacker Napoleon Harris to six-year contracts. The team also signed long snapper J. P. Darche. Insideside linebacker Donnie Edwards, defensive tackle Alfonso Boone, and strong safety Jon McGraw. In May, the Chiefs signed 16 undrafted rookie free agents for OTA's. Among those signed were Tyron Brackenridge and Dimitri Patterson, both of whom remained on the Chiefs' 53-man roster throughout the season. In August, the Chiefs signed kick returner Eddie Drummond to a one-year contract. The Chiefs also signed wide receiver Bobby Sippio to their practice squad. Throughout the season, the Chiefs used three different kickers. Rookie Justin Medlock started only one game (at Houston) before his release the following day due to his poor performance in the game, as well as the pre-season. Dave Rayner was acquired through waivers from Green Bay, but later released after a Week 12 loss to Oakland. Lastly, Kansas City acquired John Carney after his release from Jacksonville, and remained on the active roster through the end of the season. Departures On March 21, strong safety Sammy Knight and offensive tackle Kyle Turley were released. Turley was subsequently re-signed on July 21 after contemplating retirement. On April 15, offensive guard Will Shields announced his retirement. On April 25, the Chiefs traded wide receiver/kick returner Dante Hall to the St. Louis Rams for a fifth round pick, and both teams also swapped picks in the third round (Kansas City moved up two spots). In May, the Chiefs released defensive end Eric Hicks and linebacker Kris Griffin, and traded defensive tackle Ryan Sims to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 2009 NFL Draft selection. Kansas City also traded kicker Lawrence Tynes to the