Author: Matt Derrick
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 released safety Robert Golden Wednesday night, granting the veteran defensive back his request to find a better playing opportunity for the 2018 season. Golden announced his departure on Twitter. “I am no longer a…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs continue perusing the free agent market for veteran help at cornerback, this time hosting a visit with 11-year veteran defender Orlando Scandrick.. Washington released Scandrick on Tuesday. Scandrick plans to meet with…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Tempers flared near the end of Monday's practice, and that may be the surest sign that training camp is coming to a close. The skirmish appeared to start when offensive lineman blocked defensive lineman Jarvis Jenkins at the end of…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Growing up in central Michigan, Chiefs offensive lineman Andrew Wylie can handle a little Midwestern heat, but it takes time adjusting to the humidity engulfing St. Joseph for training camp. “Still getting used to the humidity…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- The Chiefs confirmed right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif sustained a concussion during yesterday's practice and has entered the league's concussion protocol. There is no timetable yet on his return to action. Second-year lineman…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo.-- The Chiefs close training camp on Tuesday, and that might not come a moment too soon at the rate injuries have piled up for the club, particularly in the secondary. Three players left practice with injuries Sunday, including right…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Three Chiefs players left practice with injuries on Sunday including to starters, offensive right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and defensive nose tackle Xavier Williams. Duvernay-Tardif underwent an evaluation for a head injury in…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen underwent surgery for break in his left shin bone that will keep him off the field for at least weeks, according to the team's head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder. “Dan hurt his left knee at practice…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Chiefs linebacker Anthony Hitchens continued building his training camp workload as he returns from a recent hamstring injury, putting head coach Andy Reid closer to getting his prized defensive free agent back on the field full…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Reggie Ragland returned to practice this week after starting camp on the sidelines with a swollen knee, and the Chiefs linebacker says he feels fresh back on the field for training camp. “Like a newborn baby,” Ragland said. “I feel…
