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. — Patrick Mahomes receiving clearance to return to full football work stole the headlines Friday, but good news on wide receiver Rashee Rice’s offseason knee surgery also boosted optimism on the first day of Chiefs’ training camp. Rice’s offseason proved chaotic after the 26-year-old underwent a debridement procedure in mid-May to remove debris that was causing inflammation. …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes cleared another checkpoint in his recovery from a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee when he received the green light from his surgeon to return to full football activities for the opening of Chiefs’ training camp “It was always the goal to be able to practice when we got to training camp, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs rounded out their 2026 NFL Draft class with the selection of their first quarterback since Patrick Mahomes in the first round of the 2017 draft. LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier is the project quarterback tapped by General Manager Brett Veach to challenge for a backup role alongside former first-round selection Justin Fields, veteran holdover Chris Oladokun, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach predicted Thursday night would be exciting for fans due to trade activity, and he delivered on that promise by making the night’s first trade in landing LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane at No. 6 overall. Delane said he was on a Zoom call with Chiefs Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo when he discovered …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The pick is in, and the Chiefs have moved up to No. 6 in the first round in selecting LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. The Chiefs acquired No. 6 from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for No. 9 overall, a third-round selection (No. 74 overall) and a fifth-round pick (No. 148 overall). Delane is in many respects …
Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach has described the 2026 NFL Draft as “unique.” After running through a full first-round mock draft, I might add the word “challenging.” There’s no doubt this isn’t a typical draft year. The NFL is still factoring in the COVID era of college football (one likely first-round pick played six college seasons) and the NIL and …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs Coach Andy Reid delivered a small update on the status of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and as the club’s offseason workouts begin this week, fans will take any update they can get. “He’s doing great, but we just got to — you got to be smart with this thing,” Reid said Monday via a Zoom press …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Last Thursday, Miami defensive lineman Reuben Bain Jr. walked through the doors of the Chiefs’ training complex, one of dozens of college prospects passing through Kansas City on their way to the 2026 NFL Draft. “It’s part of the process,” Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach said Thursday during a pre-draft Zoom press conference. “Needless to say …
Bryan Cook Heads to Bengals for $40.24 million Over 3 Years The Chiefs’ Fab Five of the 2022 NFL Draft lost its third member Monday afternoon with safety Bryan Cook heading to Cincinnati on a three-year deal that includes $18 million in 2026, according to NFL Network. Cook, a second-round selection (No. 62 overall), played in 62 games for the …
