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. — Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles underwent exploratory surgery on his right knee Wednesday afternoon, one day after the team placed the All-Pro on injured reserve. Orthopedic surgeon James Andrews examined Charles earlier this week and recommended the procedure. Andrews also performed the original surgery on the running back’s torn anterior cruciate ligament in October last …
KANSAS CITY, M0. — The Kansas City Chiefs shuffled the roster deck again, amid reports All-Pro running back Jamaal Charles requires a second surgery on his right knee and starting left guard Parker Ehinger must miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. The Topeka Capital-Journal and ChiefsDigest.com first reported Ehinger would miss the remainder of his rookie …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs placed All-Pro running back on injured reserve, after a follow-up examination Monday by orthopedic surgeon James Andrews. ESPN’s Field Yates first reported the move. Reports indicate Charles expect to miss eight weeks. The timing means the veteran running back could be designated to return from injured reserve after six weeks and before …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs starting left guard Parker Ehinger’s season is over after the rookie sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee Sunday during the team’s 30-14 win over the Indianapolis Colts, a source tells The Topeka Capital-Journal and ChiefsDigest.com. A team spokesperson declined to confirm that Ehinger would be placed on season-ending injured reserve. The Chiefs …
One day after the Kansas City Chiefs reported quarterback Alex Smith exited the game against Indianapolis with a concussion, the team reversed course, stating Smith passed the league’s protocol tests and showed no symptoms of a concussion. “We don’t think that either episode he had a concussion,” said Rick Burkholder, the team’s head athletic trainer. Smith left the 30-14 win …
INDIANAPOLIS — The Chiefs scheduled an examination for running back Jamaal Charles with orthopedic surgeon James Andrews to take another look at his problematic right knee. “Jamaal’s going to see Dr. Andrews tomorrow and have his knee checked out one more time,” Reid said during his post-game press conference following the team’s 30-14 win over the Indianapolis Colts. “We just …
INDIANAPOLIS – The Kansas City Chiefs set out to exorcise demons of seasons past against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, and they did just that in a 30-14 win, although the victory may unfortunately prove costly down the road. “We understand that when this team connects on all cylinders, man we’re hard to beat,” said linebacker Dee Ford, who picked …
INDIANAPOLIS – Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith left his team’s 30-14 win over the Indianapolis Colts twice for potential head injuries, with the second injury knocking him out of the game for good with a concussion and putting his future playing status for the immediate future in doubt. Smith lef the team’s first offensive possession with 11 minutes and 7 seconds …
INDIANAPOLIS — Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith briefly left the game under the NFL’s concussion protocol, and while the was gone backup Nick Foles connected with tight end Travis Kelce for a 16-yard touchdown pass. Phillip Gaines picked off a Andrew Luck pass late in the second half to setup another touchdown, giving the Chiefs a 17-7 halftime lead. Foles went 6-of-9 …
INDIANAPOLIS — Chiefs tackle Mitchell Schwartz and cornerback Phillip Gaines plan to take the field at Lucas Oil Stadium as the Chiefs take on the Indianapolis Colts Sunday afternoon. The Chiefs on Friday ruled out running back Jamaal Charles (knee), cornerback D.J. White (hand) and offensive lineman Jordan Devey (ankle) with injuries. Gaines missed last week’s game against the Saints, …
