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 parted ways with rookie cornerback KeiVarae Russell Wednesday, quickly ending the tenure of their third-round draft pick. Coach Andy Reid called the move purely a football decision. “We felt that that was what was the best thing to do for the Chiefs right now,” Reid said. “He’s a good young man and I think he …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The roster spot freed up with the release of cornerback KeiVarae Russell did not stay open long, with the Chiefs re-signing linebacker Dezman Moses. The team confirmed the tandem moves Wednesday morning. The team released Moses four days ago to clear roster space for Eric Berry. The veteran safety’s roster exemption ended on Saturday before the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly restructured the contract of linebacker Justin Houston, converting a portion of his 2016 salary into a bonus and creating approximately $6 million in cap space this year. ESPN’s Field Yates first reported the restructured contract. The team also reportedly waived rookie cornerback KeiVarae Russell, according to a report by NFL …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs playoff run ended last season amid criticisms about clock management, but Sunday’s historic come-from-behind victory over San Diego shows the team may have found the formula for late-game rallies. Quarterback Alex Smith led four scoring drives in the game’s final 21 minutes, none taking longer than three minutes, 40 seconds. The game-tying …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Some fans bailed on the Chiefs at halftime, down 21-3 to the San Diego Chargers Sunday, and a few more left early in the fourth quarter when the Chiefs fell behind 27-10. Just felt good all day. We were in a groove and rolling good. It’s rare in a game like this, you don’t turn the ball …
KANAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs stressed a message about starting the season fast, leaving behind the ghosts of a 1-5 start from a season ago and ending talk about a slow start against the run in the preseason. Then the Chiefs found themselves down 21-3 at halftime and trailing by three touchdowns late in the third quarter. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The entire Kansas City Chiefs roster stood on the sidelines linked arm in arm during the national anthem ahead of the team’s season opener against the San Diego Chargers. Cornerback Marcus Peters stood at the end of the line, holding his right arm extended above his head with has hand forming a fist. “I was just …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The best thing that can be said for the Chiefs 21-3 halftime deficit to the San Diego Chargers — it could be a whole lot worse. The Chargers dominating the first half, controlling the clock, the ball and outplaying the Chiefs at every turn. Everything appeared to start well for the Chiefs, who after a promising …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs ruled running back Jamaal Charles officially out for the first game of the season against San Diego, listing him among the inactive players for the game. Also inactive for the Chiefs: quarterback Tyler Bray, wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas, cornerbacks KeiVarae Russell and Kenneth Acker, offensive lineman Bryan Witzmann and defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches. Charles …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs swept the Chargers a season ago, stifling the San Diego offense, but it should no be as easy this time around. The Chargers look ready to rebound and put a disappointing 2015 season behind them. Quarterback Philip Rivers sounds optimistic, and has some of his best weapons back available. But the Chiefs enter the …
