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 training camp battle for the Chiefs’ punting job appears over before it barely began with the club releasing Tyler Newsome on Wednesday, leaving rookie Tommy Townsend as the heir apparent to replace Dustin Colquitt. The club also made official the signing of free-agent offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele. The undrafted Townsend comes to Kansas City from …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs running back Damien Williams will opt out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, club general manager Brett Veach said in a statement issued Wednesday afternoon. “As an organization, we certainly understand and respect Damien’s choice, knowing it was made in the best interest of his family,” Veach said. “He means a lot …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NFL saw its first six players placed on the league’s new COVID-19 reserve list, including Chiefs free agent wide receiver Aleva Hifo. The club also received a roster exemption for seventh-round pick BoPete Keyes for a declared non-football injury. The league’s transaction report did not indicate the nature of the injury. Keyes signed his rookie …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs rookies have arrived in Kansas City to prepare for the beginning of training camp, and on Saturday night the club confirmed they have finalized contracts with all six of their 2020 draft selections. Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, linebacker Willie Gay Jr., offensive lineman Lucas Niang, defensive end Michael Danna and defensive backs L’Jarius Sneed …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NFL and its players reached an agreement on paving the way forward for the 2020 season under the specter of COVID-19, but the campaign won’t include Chiefs right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, who announced on Friday night he is opting out of the upcoming season. “This is one of the most difficult decisions I have had …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones landed the long-term extension he had sought for nearly 18 months, agreeing to terms with the club on a four-year contract reportedly worth up to $85 million. The deal includes $60 million guaranteed for injury, according to a source. A total of $37 million is guaranteed at signing. The deal came …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs wandered through a quarterback desert for decades, and now that they have their guy the club has no intention of letting him go. The Chiefs on Monday agreed to terms on a 10-year contract extension with Patrick Mahomes. Steinberg Sports, which represents Mahomes, says the deal is worth $503 million. The deal …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs defensive tackles Chris Jones broke his silence about the impasse between himself and the club on a new contract, hinting on Twitter he may hold out if he doesn’t receive long-term deal before the league’s July 15 deadline. “Or I won’t play,” Jones tweeted in reply to a discussion regarding the prospect of a new …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — NFL teams will reportedly stay close to home for training camp this season, which means no trek to St. Joseph, Missouri for Chiefs for the 2020 season. ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday reported the NFL has decided teams must remain at home for training camps this summer. The decision is part of the league’s ongoing response …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs reopened the doors of the club’s training complex near Arrowhead Stadium on Tuesday to some non-essential employees, the first day the club was allowed to do so under NFL coronavirus protocols. The return of non-essential employees to the facility does not include coaches or players except for players who are undergoing medical treatment or …
