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. — Cornerback Trent McDuffie and defensive end George Karlaftis will remain under contract to the Chiefs through the 2026 after the club, as expected, picked up the fifth-year option on their rookie contracts. McDuffie signed a 4-year contract worth $13.99 million in 2022 as the No. 21 selection in the first round of the NFL Draft. He’s …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs start the final day of the NFL Draft with five selections on Saturday with general manager Brett Veach looking to check off more items on his shopping list. Veach checked off the team’s top four needs during the first two days, picking up offensive tackle Josh Simmons, defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott, edge rusher Ashton …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — NFL owners are expected to consider a modified proposal at league meetings next month that would eliminate the “tushush,” and Chiefs Chairman/CEO Clark Hunt suggested he may support a more broadly written rule. “Going back 20-plus years, it used to be illegal to push an offensive player anywhere on the field, and so I think they …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former defensive tackle Bill Maas became the 54th member of the Chiefs Hall of Honor Friday evening. Club Chairman/CEO Clark Hunt announced the prize before the start of the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. “Bill embodied toughness and grit,” Hunt said. “He was a great teammate, and it’s clear since his playing days have …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After an official confab at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, a top-30 visit in Kansas City, and a series of virtual meetings culminating on Wednesday, the Chiefs finally found the player they hope will serve as the blindside protector for the prime years of Patrick Mahomes. Josh Simmons, the 6-foot-5, 317-pound offensive tackle from Ohio State, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Five years ago, Andy Reid couldn’t have imagined he would embrace meeting with his players virtually as he did Monday to launch the team’s offseason program. “No, I wouldn’t have seen that before the whole COVID year showed up,” Reid said during his offseason opening press conference Monday – on Zoom, naturally. The players and coaches …
Who doesn’t love a good mock draft for their favorite NFL team? In fact, who doesn’t love a bad mock draft for their favorite team? It’s that time of the season, and if there is anything enjoyable coming from the inevitable AI revolution, it’s that NFL mock draft simulators are better than ever. Any Chiefs fan can put themselves in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy won’t face charges after his arrest Friday in Williamson County, Texas for an alleged felony assault. Worthy was in the process of being released Saturday evening, Worthy’s attorney Chip Lewis confirmed in an email to Chiefs Digest. The Austin American-Statesman reported Saturday evening that Williams County District Attorney Shawn Dick said …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Wide receiver Hollywood Brown will return for a second season in Kansas City after agreeing to a one-year deal worth up to $11 million, as first reported by NFL Network. The terms of the deal were not immediately available. The Chiefs were hoping to retain Brown with a contract heavy on incentives. Brown joined the Chiefs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs and All-Pro guard Joe Thuney are parting ways with the 32-year-old veteran heading to Chicago in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round draft choice. The trade will not become official until the beginning of the new league year, which begins at 3 p.m. central time March 12. The move frees up valuable cap space for …
