At the end of the 1983 season, the Packers fired the legendary Bart Starr, who had been the head coach. Whitehurst was released and he then signed with the Kansas City Chiefs to be a backup to Bill Kenney and to help mentor rookie Todd Blackledge.
At the conclusion of the 1983 season, the Packers relieved Bart Starr of his duties as head coach, who had been legendary. Whitehurst was released and then joined the Kansas City Chiefs to back up Bill Kenney and guide rookie Todd Blackledge.