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. — The Chiefs added depth to their thin defensive end group Monday night by acquiring edge rusher Cameron Thomas in exchange for a seventh-round draft choice. Thomas has three sacks in his NFL career along with 20 solo tackles and 20 assists, including six tackles for a loss. He’s also been credited with seven quarterback hits, two …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After a weekend of pouring through game film, analyzing scouting reports and meeting with the coaching staff, general manager Brett Veach and his personnel team must have an initial 53-player roster in place before 3 p.m. central time Tuesday. It’s a daunting task, and my final rosterology reflects the difficulty in making the final decisions on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs general manager Brett Veach had a 53-player roster in mind heading into Thursday night’s matchup against Chicago, which culminated in a Bears victory that sent the Chiefs to a dismal 0-3 finish in the preseason. It’s hard to see any significant performances coming out of the game that would have affected the shuffling of the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Center Creed Humphrey secured his financial future Thursday evening, and the Chiefs locked up a key member of their 2021 draft class and the anchor of their offensive line with a record-breaking contract extension. The deal cements Humphrey as the highest-paid center in the NFL, a league source confirmed. The $72 million, $50 million of which …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Chiefs are seeking a cornerback to stake their claim to the starting position opposite Trent McDuffie, and defensive backs coach Dave Merritt explained why he wants to see one of his young pupils separate themselves from the crowd. “You want someone to step up and be able to claim that position and not have a …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Monday was “Moving Day” for the Chiefs, the first day of practice after the opening game of the preseason when NFL teams reshuffle their depth charts and begin drawing a distinction between the 53 players who will make their opening roster and those who are fighting for one more chance to prove themselves. Indeed, there are …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown returned Sunday to Kansas City where he’s beginning the road to recovery after suffering a dislocated clavicle during the team’s preseason loss to Jacksonville Sunday night. Medical staff in a Jacksonville hospital were able to successfully reduce Brown’s dislocated posterior sternoclavicular joint, according to head coach Andy Reid. “They were able …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NFL’s new dynamic kickoff faced its first serious challenge in Saturday night’s Chiefs-Jaguars contest. While the officials eventually got the call right on the field the question remains if the rule needs some tweaks. With 26 seconds left in the first half, Jacksonville’s Cam Little sent a kickoff toward returner Deneric Prince, who let the …
Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown sustained a posterior sternoclavicular joint injury in his shoulder during the team’s preseason opener at Jacksonville, a development that puts the beginning of his 2024 season in doubt. “They’ve taken him to the hospital,” head coach Andy Reid said after the game. “They’ll check him out, and they’re working on that as we speak.” Brown …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Fours Chiefs returned to action Sunday after brief absences with injuries, but that list did not include linebacker Nick Bolton or receiver Kadarius Toney. Bolton (elbow) and Toney (ankle) both last practiced July 31, marking three practices they have missed so far. Both players worked on the sidelines and in the training tent during Sunday’s practice. …
