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.
Corry's take on Ford: "Ford's leverage will increase if the Chiefs part ways with edge rusher Justin Houston. The Chiefs are reportedly open to trading Houston, whose $21.1 million 2019 salary cap number is the NFL's third highest among defensive…
INDIANAPOLIS -- If the NFL Draft is akin to opening up presents on Christmas day, the NFL Scouting Combine might equal the excitement of Black Friday for a football personnel junkie like Chiefs general manager Brett Veach. "There’s a lot going on, so…
The Chiefs are proposing a change to overtime rules to allow both teams possession in overtime. Here's what head coach Andy Reid said about the subject at the NFL Scouting Combine. "They’re talking about them and we’ll see how all that rolls," Reid…
Former Chiefs general manager John Dorsey took a chance on signing Kareem Hunt, and it doesn't surprise Brett Veach, his successor in Kansas City. "John always does his homework," Veach said at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. "John…
INDIANAPOLIS -- Linebacker Dee Ford returning to the Chiefs in 2019 via the franchise tag appears a foregone conclusion, but the Chiefs have yet to pull the trigger, and general manager Brett Veach gave a hint to the reason why on Thursday. "It's a…
INDIANAPOLIS -- Chiefs head coach Andy Reid appeared at the NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday, and much of the attention focused on new defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and his staff. “All the coaches he's been familiar with and worked with in…
INDIANAPOLIS -- Chiefs general manager Brett Veach hears the rumors too, and on Thursday he confirmed the Chiefs have engaged in potential trade discussions for linebacker Justin Houston. "Obviously I've seen it myself out there and listen, Justin…