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. -- Chiefs defensive linemen Breeland Speaks and Tanoh Kpassagnon flashed big smiles after Saturday's preseason win over Cincinnati, showing an emotion that felt fleeting and far between for both last season. The duo picked up sacks on…
ST. JOSPEH, Mo. -- The Chiefs hold their final training camp practice on Thursday, and thus far the club appears set to conclude camp without any major injuries slowing the team's progress. Only two expected starters didn't take the field on…
Justin Houston will play defensive end in the Colts' 4-3 defense this year, which will give the Chiefs some insight to how Houston might have fit in to the club's new defense under Steve Spagnuolo. Looks as if Indianapolis plans to use him as a pass…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- The notion the Chiefs may use a running back by committee approach this season continues gathering steam, but don't expect that possibility to dislodge Damien Williams as the leader of the pack. Both head coach Andy Reid and…
Luck appears doubtful to play in the preseason, and that's worth keeping an eye on for Chiefs fans. The Colts are due to visit Kansas City in Week 5 for a rematch of last year's Divisional Playoff game, and the game looms as a likely playoff…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- While the Chiefs' offensive coaching staff remains unchanged from a year ago, it's a completely rebuilt defensive group on the defensive side under new coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. Two of Spagnuolo's new assistants – linebackers…
Darwin Thompson is emerging as one of the more intriguing Chiefs players during training camp. So far he's showing the same bounce and explosiveness he demonstrated at Utah State, and looks like he could transition from a mere "chess piece" to a…