Former Two-Time Pro Bowl Player Returns to Arrowhead — But This Time, He'll Be Beating the Drums
Former Two-Time Pro Bowl Player Returns to Arrowhead — But This Time, He'll Be Beating the Drums
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs Kingdom is about to get a blast from the past — and this one’s going to echo through Arrowhead. On Monday night, under the primetime lights, a familiar figure will return to the stage not in shoulder pads, but with drumsticks in hand. Former No. 1 overall pick Eric Fisher is back in Kansas City, set to bang the iconic “Drum of the Kingdom” before kickoff as the Drum Honoree for Monday Night Football against the Washington Commanders.
Selected first overall in the 2013 NFL Draft, Fisher became one of the quiet cornerstones of the Chiefs’ transformation from contender to dynasty. The 6-foot-7 left tackle anchored the offensive line for eight seasons, earning two Pro Bowl nods (2018, 2020) and playing a crucial role in delivering the franchise’s first Super Bowl title in 50 years. Behind his protection, Patrick Mahomes thrived, and Andy Reid’s system flourished.
But Fisher’s Kansas City story didn’t end the way anyone hoped. In the 2020 AFC Championship, just as the Chiefs punched their ticket to another Super Bowl, he tore his Achilles tendon, sidelining him for months and ending his time in red and gold. He later had short stints with the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins, but fans always wondered if the door to Arrowhead was truly closed.
Now, nearly five years later, Fisher’s return isn’t about stats or contracts — it’s about connection. As the Drum Honoree, he’ll stand above a sea of red, surrounded by the thunder of 70,000 fans, bringing the same energy he once did from the line of scrimmage. His presence reminds everyone what this team — and this fanbase — is built on: toughness, loyalty, and family.
The Chiefs (4-3) enter Week 8 riding high after a 31-0 shutout of the Raiders. With key players battling injuries, Monday’s matchup against Marcus Mariota and the Commanders offers another chance to prove they’re still built different.
Kickoff is at 7:15 p.m. CT on ESPN, but make no mistake — the loudest moment may come before the first snap, when Eric Fisher pounds the drum and reignites the heart of the Kingdom.
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