Carl Peterson served as president, general manager and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League since 1988. On December 15, 2008, Peterson announced that he would resign, effective at the end of the 2008 season.ESPN.com: Chiefs GM Peterson to Step Down at End of Season

As rumors swirl that Miami Dolphins Vice President Bill Parcells may use a clause in his contract to leave the team, Peterson is said to be a possibility to replace Parcells. Peterson is close to new Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and will reportedly be going to Miami "sooner rathern than later."ProFootballTalk.com: Carl Peterson Headed to Miami?

Peterson began his career coaching football in Southern California, first as a high school coach, then as a college coach. In 1972, Peterson took a position as the receivers coach with the UCLA Bruins. Peterson moved with UCLA coach Pepper Rodgers in 1976 to the Philadelphia Eagles, where Peterson served as Director of Player Personnel. In the 1980s, Peterson moved to the U.S. Football League, serving as president and general manager of the Philadelphia Stars. In December of 1988, he was hired by the Kansas City Chiefs.Official Site of the Kansas City Chiefs: Carl Peterson

• 1983, 1984: USFL Executive of the YearOfficial Site of the Kansas City Chiefs: Carl Peterson
• 1998: Maxwell Club Reds Bagnell AwardOfficial Site of the Kansas City Chiefs: Carl Peterson
• 1998: Special Achievement Award for Professional AthleticsOfficial Site of the Kansas City Chiefs: Carl Peterson
• 2001: Pro Football Executive AwardOfficial Site of the Kansas City Chiefs: Carl Peterson
• 2002: Pop Warner Award for Excellence in AthleticsOfficial Site of the Kansas City Chiefs: Carl Peterson
• 2003: Long Beach Century Club Sports Hall of FameOfficial Site of the Kansas City Chiefs: Carl Peterson
• 2005: Missouri Sports Hall of FameOfficial Site of the Kansas City Chiefs: Carl Peterson