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 look doubtful to have running back Jamaal Charles on the field Sunday against San Diego, according to the team’s Friday practice report. The team listed Charles as doubtful for the game and limited in practice. Coach Andy Reid called it unlikely Charles would play Sunday. “Jamaal’s probably not going to play,” Reid said. Reid …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs don’t start the season against an AFC opponent very often, but the last matchup remains a memorable game in franchise lore. Arrowhead Stadium hosted the second game of a Monday Night Football double header against San Diego Sept. 13, 2010. The game kicked off at 9:20 p.m. local time. Jamaal Charles scored on a 56-yard …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On third and two a year ago, Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith probably would not have even tried throwing a deep pass down the sideline to Chris Conley. “Trust – that’s a trust play right there,” Conley said after the team’s second preseason game against Los Angeles. “That’s something that you can’t really see straight at the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs reported no significant injury updates Thursday. Linebacker Tamba Hali did not practice for personal reasons, but it is not related to his recovery from an offseason knee procedure. He was listed as limited participant on Wednesday. Running back Jamaal Charles (knee) again appeared as a limited participant. Cornerback Phillip Gaines (knee) and Charcandrick West (elbow) …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs rank as one of the youngest teams in the NFL, yet one of the team’s biggest strengths may be its continuity, with a group of veteran leaders bringing together a talented young core ready to tackle the new season. Quarterback Alex Smith says the team has confidence and an understanding that only comes with …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs escaped the preseason with relatively few injuries, making the first injury report of the season a short one. Linebacker Tamba Hali (knee) and running back Jamaal Charles (knee) were listed as limited participants. Cornerback Phillip Gaines (knee) and Charcandrick West (elbow) were full participants in practice. This week’s injury list is the first reflecting one …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When Philip Rivers scans the Chiefs defense on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium, he won’t see linebacker Justin Houston or former Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith, but he does expect a familiar foe. “I think we expect them to be what they’ve been, which is a heck of a defense, at their place on opening day, which is …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs reshuffled their practice squad Tuesday, retaining linebacker Ramik Wilson and offensive lineman Jordan Devey, both of who officially cleared waivers Monday. The team also added Terrance Mitchell and Julian Wilson to the practice squad. The Chiefs cleared room on the practice squad by releasing linebacker Tyrell Adams, offensive linemen Daniel Munyer and defensive backs …
KANAS CITY, Mo. — When the Chiefs take on the San Diego Chargers in the season opener at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday, it’s appearing more likely the will do so without All-Pro running back Jamaal Charles. The running back continues his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament sustained nearly a year ago, Oct. 11, 2015 against the Chicago Bears. Charles …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tyler Bray entered training camp in a battle for the Chiefs backup quarterback role behind Alex Smith, and while he may now be third on the depth chart, he won clearly won the battle that he set out to win. Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said he thought Bray clearly demonstrated himself as the team’s third …
