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.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — When Alex Smith lines up with the offense Wednesday once rookies and select players hit the practice field, three quarterbacks will stand keenly observing the situation. All three will be imagining they are calling the play, scanning the defense and dropping back in the pocket. It may be Smith’s turn to take practice repetitions, but the snaps …
With the Kansas City Chiefs heading to training camp, many players have much riding on the 2016 season. Below is a look at six players who should have plenty of motivation: MOST TO GAIN Defensive tackle Dontari Poe – Poe is playing the 2016 season under a fifth-year option, and a very lucrative contract could be in his future. This offseason, Philadelphia defensive …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Dwayne Bowe show has officially come to an end in Kansas City. The Chiefs released the eight-year veteran Thursday, giving Bowe the opportunity for a fresh start with a new team and freeing the Chiefs of significant salary cap constraints. “On behalf of my family and the entire Chiefs organization, I’d like to thank Dwayne for his contributions …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The worst-kept secret in Kansas City is now official with the Chiefs confirmed they have signed free agent wide receiver Jeremy Maclin. Maclin will be introduced to the media during a 2 p.m. press conference Wednesday. The contract is a five-year, $55 million deal according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport. Terms regarding the impact on this year’s salary …
After an eight-season run, the Dwayne Bowe show may be coming to an end. Multiple reports on Tuesday afternoon, notably from Adam Schefter of ESPN and Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, indicate the Chiefs plan to release the veteran wide receiver. PRE JUNE 1: The move frees up $5 million in cap space for the Chiefs this season, and clears $13 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs announced Tuesday morning the signing of free-agent safety Tyvon Branch. While the Chiefs did not disclose the terms of the deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports Branch signed a one-year contract with more than $2 million guaranteed. “We are excited we were able to reach a deal with Tyvon and bring him to Kansas City,” …
Another piece of the Chiefs’ 2015 roster picture is in place with outside linebacker Justin Houston receiving the franchise tag. But there are many more decisions to make in this choose-your-own-adventure offseason, where each option brings solutions and dilemmas. The Chiefs salary cap for the 2015 season is $146.14 million, according to the NFLPA. The total includes the official cap …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have made their first substantial moves of the offseason, releasing veteran WR Donnie Avery and waiving WR A.J. Jenkins. Avery had one year remaining on his free agent contract signed with the team in 2013. He was set to count $4.05 million against the salary cap in 2013, and the Chiefs will save $3.5 …
The Chiefs’ safeties held their own on the back end of coverage and solidified one of the NFL’s best defensive secondaries against the pass. 2014 STRONG SAFETIES: Ron Parker, Kurt Coleman 2014 FREE SAFETIES: Husain Abdullah, Kelcie McCray, Daniel Sorensen NON-FOOTBALL INJURY LIST: Eric Berry (illness) INJURED RESERVE: Sanders Commings (ankle) 2015 FREE AGENTS: Kurt Coleman, Chris Owens, Ron Parker, …
The Chiefs underwent personnel turnover at cornerback during the offseason and regular season, but quickly developed into one of the NFL’s top pass defenses. 2014 ROSTER: Marcus Cooper, Jamell Fleming, Phillip Gaines, Chris Owens, Sean Smith INJURED RESERVE: None 2015 FREE AGENTS: Chris Owens POSITION REVIEW General manager John Dorsey’s preferred emphasis on strong, physical corners played a part in …
