Professional Career
As a rookie in Kansas City, Tait held out during the negotiation of his first contract. There was a meeting between Tait, his two agents and Chiefs General Manager Carl Peterson, wherein Tait and his agents left. Shortly afterward Tait signed an offer sheet for 5 years.
At the end of Tait's contract with the Chiefs, the team put a transition tag on him. Tait later signed with the Bears, who gave him a six-year, $34 million offer sheet the Chiefs failed to match.
The February 14, 2009 edition of the Chicago Tribune reported that league sources expected Tait to retire and forego his $4.8 million paycheck for the 2009 season; his ankle injuries were believed to be the impetus for retirement. On February 21, 2009, ChicagoBears.com confirmed Tait's intention to retire.
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