Matt Derrick is the lead beat writer and publisher of Chiefs Digest. He joined Chiefs Digest in 2013 and became lead beat writer in 2016. He resides in Kansas City, Missouri.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With the possibility that Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy may depart for a head coaching job or even a position as offensive coordinator with another team, quarterback Patrick Mahomes has ideas about the next coach who might take charge of the Kansas City offense. “Obviously, there’s names out there, but I think with especially how many …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs finished their 2025 campaign Sunday, and now they know all of their opponents for the 2026 season, a slate featuring a couple of familiar AFC rivals and a two-time Super Bowl foe. The 17-game slate includes eight home games and road contests, including trips to Buffalo, Miami and Seattle, as well as two road …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Injuries prompted the Chiefs to shuffle their roster heading into their Christmas night matchup with the Denver Broncos, placing five players on injured reserve, including cornerback Trent McDuffie, who has been dealing with a knee injury. Also landing on injured reserve Wednesday and Thursday were receivers Rashee Rice (concussion), Tyquan Thornton (concussion), and Nikko Remigio (knee); …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One week — and less than 4 minutes of game action — after the Chiefs lost Patrick Mahomes to a torn ACL in his left knee, the same fate has likely befallen his backup, Gardner Minshew. Minshew will undergo an MRI to confirm the initial diagnosis of a torn ACL when the club returns to Kansas …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A rejuvenated Travis Kelce is in the final year of his contract, and while he doesn’t plan to consider his football future until after the season, the 36-year-old has set a deadline for his decision. “The season kind of restarts in April, and I want to give the Chiefs a good opportunity,” Kelce said, “whether I …
Chiefs rookie Josh Simmons is slated to start at left tackle Sunday against the Denver Broncos in his return after a four-game absence from the lineup. Simmons’ return to the lineup comes on the same day the Chiefs added offensive tackle Jaylon Moore to the injury due to an illness. The club listed him as questionable Sunday morning, but he …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Josh Simmons is expected to return to the practice field Wednesday as the Chiefs return from their bye week and prepare for a critical AFC West matchup at the Denver Broncos, but coach Andy Reid didn’t tip his hand Monday whether the 22-year-old left tackle would step back in the saddle immediately after a four-game absence. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said Monday night he’s “hopeful” that left tackle Josh Simmons will return to the club “in the future.” “It’s not something I can go into, but it is a private family matter,” Hunt said before the team’s Monday night matchup with the Washington Commanders. “And we’ve had good communication with …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Trey Smith is doubtful for the Chiefs’ Monday night contest at home against the Washington Commanders, said coach Andy Reid on Saturday, after the right guard missed his third practice this week due to back spasms. “He didn’t practice today, low back spasms,” Reid said after Saturday’s practice. “We’ll list him as doubtful. We’ll just see …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs returned to the practice field Wednesday in starting preparation to host the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7, but rookie left tackle Josh Simmons remained absent. Simmons and running back Brashard Smith (illness) were the only two players who did not practice Wednesday. All others were full participants, including wide receiver Rashee Rice, who …
