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.
Joshua Williams was an expected scratch from the Chiefs lineup Sunday morning in New England after the cornerback developed an illness overnight. The absence of Williams leaves Jaylen Watson as the primary nickel back for the Chiefs on Sunday behind starters L’Jarius Sneed and Trent McDuffie. Watson (303 snaps) and Williams have split time in that role. Rookies Nic Jones …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes did not hold back after the team’s Week 14 loss to Buffalo, criticizing the officiating crew for its handling an offensive offsides penalty against receiver Kadarius Toney. On Saturday, the NFL didn’t hold back when levying fines for their behavior. The NFL issued a $100,000 fine to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With Bryan Cook on injured reserve with an ankle sprain, the Chiefs signed veteran safety Deon Bush to the active roster Saturday while also elevating practice squad running back Deneric Prince and defensive tackle Mike Pennel for their Week 15 contest at New England. To make room for Bush on the roster, the Chiefs waived linebacker …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco won’t play against the New England Patriots Sunday after undergoing cleanup surgery on his bruised shoulder earlier this week. But the injury isn’t expected to keep Pacheco out long-term, according to head coach Andy Reid. “Pacheco had surgery on his shoulder and had some things taken out that were floaters in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Running back Isiah Pacheco remains sidelined with a bruised shoulder as the Chiefs begin preparations to visit the New England Patriots in Week 15, but the club also delivered good news with linebacker Drue Tranquill taking a step forward in his return from the league’s concussion protocol. “Pacheco is still working on that shoulder, and Donovan …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For the second week in a row, the Chiefs were left fuming by a referee’s ruling in the final moments of a close game, but this time head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes vented their frustrations more demonstrably. The Buffalo Bills escaped GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium with a 20-17 win but only after …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With three losses in their last five games, the Chiefs have been reminded that when every team places a bull’s eye on the defending champions, matching the energy and effort of the opponent week in and week out is virtually an impossible grind. “That’s when it becomes real fun,” tight end Travis Kelce said. The team …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs are getting their starting middle linebacker just in the nick of time. The club activated Nick Bolton from injured reserve on Saturday, and he returns to the starting lineup at a time when backup Drue Tranquill will be out due to a concussion. The Chiefs made room for Bolton on the 53-player roster by …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NFL informed wide receiver Justyn Ross on Friday that he’s been given a six-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy stemming from his arrest in October, clearing the way for him to return to the Chiefs starting Monday. The NFL placed Ross on the commissioner exempt list on Oct. 27, four days following …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs will be without four starters from last week’s loss at Green Bay after head coach Andy Reid on Friday declared out running back Isiah Pacheco, safety Bryan Cook, left tackle Donovan Smith and linebacker Drue Tranquill. Reid confirmed Friday that Clyde Edwards-Helaire will be the lead back on Sunday. The club also expects Jerick …
