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. — As rosterology moves through the preseason, it’s important to remember that while performance on the field is the overriding consideration in building a roster, there are business considerations that must be factored in as well. When calculating an initial 53-player roster, it’s vital to consider NFL transaction rules and the contract status of each player. During …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Chiefs are heading to Arizona to face the Cardinals in State Farm Stadium, and once against the field conditions are playing a leading role. Head coach Andy Reid says he doesn’t have any concerns, even though kicker Harrison Butker sustained a high-ankle sprain there in Week 1 last season and the field conditions were heavily …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Chiefs still hold hope that wide receiver Kadarius Toney can return to the field in time for their season opener Sept. 7 against Detroit but there’s no plan to rush him back before he’s ready. That was the message Wednesday from Mike Borgonzi, the club’s assistant general manager. “We want to make sure he’s 100 …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — One day after the Chiefs placed Jody Fortson on injured reserve, the tight announced he underwent successful surgery to repair his dislocated shoulder but is expected to miss the 2023 campaign. “First off I’m going to thank God because although I’m missing the season I could be missing much more than just that,” Fortson wrote on …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Chiefs signed a pair of free agents Tuesday, deepening the bench at linebacker and cornerback, as the club returned to Missouri Western State University for the final three days of training camp ahead of Satuurday’s preseason game at Arizona. The new additions are linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi and cornerback Duron Lowe. Kansas City made room for …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Chiefs placed Jody Fortson on injured reserve Tuesday, another frustrating setback for the fan-favorite tight end who joined the club as an undrafted free agent in 2019. “Jody’s having his shoulder done,” head coach Andy Reid said. Fortson suffered a shoulder dislocation on July 28 and has been out of action since. The Chiefs also …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Just more than six years after becoming general manager of the Chiefs, not much surprises Brett Veach anymore. But with Chris Jones missing the first 20 days of training camp and piling up $1 million in fines, Veach paused before answering whether Jones’ holdout caught him off guard. “I have a different perspective, because on one …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In 20 days, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach must whittle a roster of 91 players down to 53 before the team’s season opener against Detroit, and making those final decisions may be more difficult than ever. “How many guys we keep at a particular spot, I think will be a little bit more daunting of a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Only three Chiefs made this year’s NFL Top 100 list but led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes at No. 1, the club landed three players among the 10 best players in the league for 2023. Tight end Travis Kelce landed at No. 5 with defensive tackle Chris Jones coming at No. 10 in the rankings. The list …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Chiefs have just six training camp practices remaining, yet head coach Andy Reid still doesn’t know when Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones will end his holdout and report for work. “I don’t know when he’ll be here,” Reid said after practice Monday. “But I tell you any work that he can get will help …
