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 release of Chiefs receiver Jeremy Maclin rocked the team’s fan base, and it should not come as much of surprise that players went through a similar spiral of emotions upon learning the news. “My first reaction was shock, like I think a lot of guys,” center Mitch Morse said. “You forget that this game at this level …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs made a stunning move at wide receiver Friday night, releasing veteran Jeremy Maclin. Maclin quickly reacted to his his release on Twitter. “Crazy business this is…appreciate y’all #ChiefsKingdom,” Maclin wrote. Coach Andy Reid issued a statement wishing Maclin good luck moving forward. “These decisions are never easy, especially with a player like …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Linebacker Dee Ford joined the growing list of veteran Chiefs sitting out during the team’s voluntary organized training activities. Ford appeared during the first four workouts but did not join the team on the field for practice Wednesday or Thursday of this week. Coach Andy Reid issue a strong rebuke for fans and media placing any …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs added two new players ahead of Thursday’s sixth offseason training workout, signing third-year tight end Orson Charles and rookie safety Damariay Drew. Charles, a fourth-round draft choice of the Cincinnati Bengals, appeared in 31 games in parts of three seasons with the Bengals and the Detroit Lions. He also spent time with Tennessee and …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Every Kansas City Chiefs practice during offseason training activities features a familiar scene, a nearly deserted playing field dotted with a handful of players putting in extra work on an aspect of their game. Without fail, rookie quarterback Patrick Mahomes is among the last to head to the locker room at the end of the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes found himself the victim of an aggravated robbery in Texas two weeks ago, and back in Kansas City for offseason workouts he expressed relief no one was hurt in the incident. “It was a thing where I’m just glad the police got the guy,” Mahomes said after practice Wednesday. “Everybody was safe. It …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs terminated the contract of linebacker Tourek Williams on Tuesday, indicating the fifth-year NFL veteran failed to disclose a physical condition when the team signed him one week ago, according to the NFL transactions report. The team confirmed the signing of Williams on May 23, the opening day of organized team activities. He appeared to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs officially confirmed the hiring of Tim Terry from Green Bay on Friday to serve as directory of pro personnel as well as announcing a new salary cap strategist and promotions for several scouts. Terry served as assistant director of pro personnel for the Packers since 2008. He worked alongside Chiefs general manager John …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Offseason training activities are optional for NFL players, and Chiefs coach Andy Reid underlined and punctuated that fact during his Thursday press conference following the third day of the team’s workouts. “It’s voluntary,” Reid said. “They can be here or not be here. It’s up to them.” Reid used the word “voluntary” eight times, sometimes as …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s been nearly two years since De’Vante Bausby last practiced with his hometown team yet, despite changes for himself, Kansas City still feels familiar. “It feels like I never left honestly,” Bausby said following Wednesday’s organized team activities (OTA). “I remember the playbook and everything. The same faces and how they embraced me, it was awesome.” Bausby was the …
