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. -- When the Chiefs started practice on Tuesday, De'Anthony Thomas hadn't been in the NFL for nearly eight months, yet last than an hour later he was on the field returning kicks and catching passes, seemingly as if he never left in…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The worst fears for Chiefs wide receiver Marcus Kemp are confirmed, with the third-year player suffering a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee in Saturday's 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kemp underwent an MRI Sunday that…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Head coach Andy Reid hedged on his plan to allow his starters a full half of football in Saturday's 17-7 loss at Pittsburgh. Most of the first-team offense and defense exited after two series. Reid thought the play of the…
Deon Yelder had a good night before leaving with an ankle injury, catching two passes for 31 yards, including a 27-yard haul from Chad Henne. Trainers retaped his ankle and he jogged on the sideline before riding off the field in a cart. If this…
The Chiefs suffered their first significant injury loss of the preseason at Pittsburgh Saturday night with wide receiver Marcus Kemp suffering a suspected ACL tear, a source tells Chiefs Digest. Kemp will have an MRI on Sunday to confirm the…
"Stone Cold Jones Soda," the craft soda lined created for Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones, debuted on Friday. The soft drinks come in four flavors: root beer, cream soda, summer lemonade and sack nation strawberry. The drinks are available for $2.99…
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…
