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. — Chiefs defensive tackle Dontari Poe returned to practice Thursday, but six players remained on the sideline headlined by four defensive starters. Cornerback Marcus Peters, linebackers Derrick Johnson and Tamba Hali and defensive end Jaye Howard all remained out of practice the second-straight day. Johnson appeared on the field without a helmet and participated in stretching with …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Running back Knile Davis handled kickoff returns duties for the Chiefs Sunday against Carolina, and that scenario expects to continue as the team curtails special teams duty for rookie Tyreek Hill as his offensive portfolio expands. “We do ask him to do a lot,” co-offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said of Hill. “And then you take into …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs running Jamaal Charles underwent another knee operation Monday, this time on his left knee, as part of an ongoing attempt to eliminate pain in both knees and pave the way for his return to the field Orthopedic surgeon James Andrews performed the surgery Nov. 14, according to the team’s head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Just last week, Kansas City Chiefs long snapper James Winchester appeared all fired up in the locker room. He bought his dad a new hunting rifle, and couldn’t wait to give it to him. The father and son loved hunting together as much as they enjoyed football. He planned to give his dad the gift in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs prepared for the possibility of long snapper James Winchester missing Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay with fullback Anthony Sherman handling long-snapping duties during the portion of practice open to the media. Coach Andy Reid said Sherman and tight end Travis Kelce have practiced as backup long snappers during the season. Reid stressed Winchester must place his family first …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Preparation for the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week seemingly includes as much rest and recovery as actual on the field work, with seven starters including five on the defensive side of the ball on the sidelines for practice Wednesday. New additions to the injury list include cornerback Marcus Peters and defensive …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry captured AFC defensive player of the week honors for his dominating performance in his team’s 20-17 comeback victory in week 10 against the Carolina Panthers. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Berry earned the award. “I didn’t have a vote, but he would have had my vote,” Reid said. “He did …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One week ago the Kansas City Chiefs defense slowed the Jacksonville Jaguars deploying six defensive backs on the field more than half time, yet flipped the script on Sunday in countering the Carolina Panthers with a traditional 3-4 defense heavy on down lineman and linebackers, showing a chameleon-like ability to match its defense to the challenge at …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs added another primetime appearance to their schedule with the NFL moving the Nov. 27 game against the Denver Broncos to primetime. The game now kicks of at 7:30 p.m. central time on NBC Sunday Night Football. The move means that three of the team’s final six games are now scheduled as primetime …
NFL box scores track yards gained, time of possession, first downs and penalties, but only the final score gives a calculation of a team’s confidence, heart and sense of destiny, and that’s the only measure Kansas City Chiefs maxed out in 20-17 come-from-behind victory at the Carolina Panthers Sunday. “This crew here has got some character,” Coach Andy Reid told …
