Kansas City, Mo. ? Tony Gonzalez is staying in Kansas City.

Just minutes after the 3 p.m. trade deadline Tuesday, Chiefs coach Herm Edwards said no deal had been struck for the nine-time Pro Bowler. His announcement ended 10 days of tension for the player and his many fans in Kansas City, most of whom were hoping he would get what he wanted and be traded to a contender.

Gonzalez, 32, had asked the Chiefs to explore trade possibilities after deciding the rebuilding Chiefs (1-4) would probably not reach championship caliber before time ran out on his career.

Neither Gonzalez nor Chiefs president Carl Peterson was available for comment. Edwards said he did not know how close Peterson came to reaching an agreement with anyone. Arizona, Buffalo and Philadelphia had all expressed interest. Peterson had indicated he would let Gonzalez, who has been the face of the struggling franchise, go cheaply.

“He’s going to be at practice tomorrow,” Edwards said. “He’s going to practice. That’s what he’s paid to do. He a professional football player.”