Author: Matt Derrick
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. -- Chiefs rookie safety Juan Thornhill tore his left ACL in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, dealing a disappointing blow to a Kansas City defense heading into the postseason. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs didn't take any chances with injuries in their season finale against the Chargers, declaring offensive lineman Andrew Wylie and defensive tackle Xavier Williams inactive against the Chargers. Wylie (ankle) and Williams…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs' red-hot defense suffered a significant loss against the Los Angeles Chargers with rookie safety Juan Thornhill leaving the game with a left knee injury. Thornhill will undergo MRI on Monday. The Chiefs fear the injury…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Miami Dolphins provided the Chiefs with a late holiday gift on Sunday, knocking off the New England Patriots and opening the door for the Chiefs to secure the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs by virtue of their 31-21 win over…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs cornerback Morris Claiborne won't play Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, but the rest of the roster remains available as the Chiefs finish out the regular season. Left guard Andrew Wylie (shoulder), defensive tackle…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs defensive tackle Xavier Williams had never suffered an injury in his football career that sidelined him long-term, so getting the official word he would return from injured reserve for the end of the season brought a smile…
CHICAGO -- The Chiefs defense continued its late season surge, holding the Chicago Bears to just 234 yards of offense in a 23-3 win at Solider Field Sunday night "Everybody (is) contributing and staying aggressive and making plays," head coach Andy…
CHICAGO -- It didn't take defensive end Terrell Suggs long to announce his presence as the newest member of the Chiefs defense, putting pressure on the quarterback just as he's done for 17 seasons in the NFL. “I think it went pretty well, 26-3,…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kendall Fuller comes from a football family, so Sunday night's game between the Chiefs and Chicago Bears won't serve as the first time he's shared a football field with his brother Kyle. But it's the first time the brothers and…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Houston Texans on Saturday secured the final spot on the Chiefs' 2020 schedule, a slate that includes trips Baltimore and New Orleans along with two trips to Florida plus a home schedule highlighted by a visit from the New…
