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. — Cole Christiansen had just turned 4 years old a few weeks earlier when the events of Sept. 11, 2001, shattered the sense of safety for Americans, Yet there are hazy memories of that time and place for the future Chiefs linebacker growing up in Suffolk, Virginia, a three-hour drive from the Pentagon where one of the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With 2 minutes to go and the Chiefs clinging to a one-score lead over the Baltimore Ravens in Thursday’s NFL season opener, the butterflies and the chest-pounding Matt Araiza experienced earlier in the evening were gone. “I’d say at first it was just trying to focus, because here in the crowd, for that first time, it …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs unveiled their Super Bowl banner and marked the occasion with former players and the Hunt family representing the team’s four world titles. Representing Super Bowl IV was Hall of Famer linebacker Bobby Bell followed by offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz for Super Bowl LIV and quarterback Chad Henne for Super Bowl LVII. Club chairman and …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On the team’s second straight game day, the Chiefs agreed to terms on an extension for another member of their 2021 draft class, just maybe not the one of which you were expecting next. The Chiefs and tight end Noah Gray on Thursday agreed to a three-year extension worth $19.5 million. The deal first reported by …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs placed Clyde Edwards-Helaire on the non-football illness list Monday, ensuring the running back will miss at least the first four games of the regular season. The decision comes after a series of intermittent absences for the 25-year-old throughout the preseason, including Sunday’s workout as the club prepares to host Baltimore in the season opener …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As the offseason roster turnover from 91 players down to 53 takes shape and the 17-player practice squad takes shape, it’s time for the annual roster number shuffle as newcomers to the team gravitate toward newly freed numbers and players who status on the roster changes see the digits on their jersey change. For example, punter …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs launch their bid for an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens, and they appear ready to do so with a relatively healthy roster. Head coach Andy Reid reported before Sunday’s practice that only receiver Hollywood Brown (sternoclavicular dislocation) would not practice. Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire was also absent …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs signed 15 players to their 16-player practice squad Wednesday, all of whom were with the club during training camp and the preseason. Three wide receivers headline the list with Justyn Ross, Nikko Remigio and Montrell Washington staying in the organization. The team also signed Chukwuebuka Godrick to the practice squad with an International Player …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Here’s the Chiefs complete initial 53-player roster starting the 2024 season: Quarterback (2) Starter: Patrick Mahomes Backup: Carson WentzWaived: Chris Oladokun and Ian Book No surprises here. The only stunner would be if Oladokun doesn’t return on the practice squad. He’s well-versed in the offense and has an aggressive mentality to go with a strong arm. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs added depth to their thin defensive end group Monday night by acquiring edge rusher Cameron Thomas in exchange for a seventh-round draft choice. Thomas has three sacks in his NFL career along with 20 solo tackles and 20 assists, including six tackles for a loss. He’s also been credited with seven quarterback hits, two …
