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.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Patrick Mahomes has a simple mantra he delivers to his teammates in the huddle every day he steps on to the practice: “Let’s be great today.” On Thursday night at the NFL Honors, it was Mahomes’ turn to be recognized for his greatness as the league presented him as the Most Valuable Player for the 2022 season. …
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Chiefs delivered good news on the injury front Thursday for receiver Kadarius Toney but the addition of cornerback L’Jarius Sneed to the team’s injury appears more jarring than worrisome coming just three days before Super Bowl LVII. Sneed was present and participating in Thursday’s one-hour, 40-minute practice, according to the pool report from Conor Orr. Sneed …
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — With the bulk of the pomp and circumstance of Super Bowl week behind them, the Chiefs stepped up their preparations with a 93-minute practice Wednesday in which nearly all of the active roster participate in full roles. Only wide receiver Kadarius Toney was limited on Wednesday. He’s been dealing with an ongoing hamstring issue much of the …
PHOENIX — At the strike of 5:30 p.m. in Kansas City on Wednesday, it will be 96 hours until the kickoff for Super Bowl LVII but it’s also a mere 78 days until commissioner Roger Goodell opens the 2023 NFL Draft. He’s looking forward to the show, plus “great barbecue.” “I can’t wait,” Goodell said during his Super Bowl press …
PHOENIX — L’Jarius Sneed cleared the final stage of NFL’s concussion protocol Monday, ensuring the Chiefs secondary will have its most experienced cornerback back in the lineup for Super Bowl LVII on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Sneed declared himself clear of the league’s concussion protocol during the Super Bowl Opening Night festivities. “I’m feeling great,” said Sneed, who played …
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — During the Chiefs’ first full day on the ground in Arizona for Super Bowl LVII, the club made a much-anticipated roster move by adding running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire to the active roster and playing wide receiver Mecole Hardman on season-ending injured reserve. Edwards-Helaire started the season as the Chiefs’ No. 1 running back but slowly gave way …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Four Chiefs players remained on the sideline Friday as the Chiefs continued their Super Bowl preparations at home with less than 48 hours remaining before their departure for Phoenix and their trip to Super Bowl LVII. Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed (concussion protocol) and wide receivers JuJu Smith Schuster (knee), Mecole Hardman (pelvis) and Kadarius Toney (ankle/hamstring) did …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman turned in a gritty performance in the AFC Championship game against Cincinnati. Still, it appears unlikely Hardman will be able to turn in an encore performance in Super Bowl LVII against Philadelphia. “I think it will be tough for him,” head coach Andy Reid said. “I doubt he will make the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After a 10-game absence, Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman will make his return in this evening’s AFC Championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hardman’s return to the lineup is a mild surprise. What isn’t a surprise is that quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) and tight end Travis Kelce (back) are also active for the title clash. Chiefs …
KANSAS CITY, MO. — Patrick Mahomes and his right ankle sprained passed the first test on Wednesday but “thousand play Thursday” served as the bigger hurdle, and it’s one the quarterback cleared with apparent ease. Mahomes was a full participant in Thursday’s workout, which is the team’s most intense practice before Sunday’s AFC Championship game against Cincinnati. “I think progressively …
