NICK BOLTON NEWS

Nick Bolton: "I'm ready to get back out there." | Press Conference  1/17 LB Nick Bolton speaks to the media ahead of the AFC Divisional Round game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM

Finishes NFL runner-up in tackles Bolton compiled 16 tackles (eight solo) in the 31-13 win over the Raiders in Week 18.

Impact Bolton couldn't quite catch Foye Oluokun (184 total tackles) to lead the league in tackles, but his 180 on the year were good enough for him to finish second ahead of Roquan Smith (169). Bolton has tallied triple-digit tackles in each of his first two campaigns but added to his repertoire in 2022, notching a pair of sacks and a pair of interceptions. The 2021 second-round pick has lived up to his draft status and more through the two seasons, and could man the middle of the defense in Kansas City for years to come. At the very least, Bolton remains on his rookie deal for two more seasons, though the Chiefs will likely look to extend him before that expires.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bolton: "A testament to our vets and our coaches." | Week 18 Press Conference LB Nick Bolton speaks to the media after the Chiefs Week18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM

Double-digit stops in win Bolton recorded 10 tackles (four solo) and a pass defended in Sunday's 27-24 win versus Denver.

Impact Bolton logged his ninth double-digit tackle outing of the season. His 165 tackles this season only rank behind Jaguars linebacker Foye Oluokun (171) in the NFL this season. Bolton should have a chance to finish as the league's leading tackler if he can post another prolific performance Week 18 against Las Vegas.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Steve Spagnuolo believes that good matchups are a key to victory. Chiefs Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo looks back on a good effort last week and matchups for the Broncos rematch. He also praised lin...

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Sets career high Saturday Bolton recorded 17 tackles (eight solo) in Saturday's 24-10 win over the Seahawks.

Impact Bolton's 17 stops this past weekend now accounts for his new career high in that department, surpassing his previous 16-stop performance he put forth in Week 13 versus Cincinnati. The second-year pro now ranks No. 3 in the NFL with 154 tackles on the season, and he'll likely remain heavily involved in Kansas City's defensive game plan when the Chiefs host the Broncos on New Year's Day.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paltry performance Week 15 Bolton tallied seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 30-24 overtime victory against Houston.

Impact This marked Bolton's least productive outing since his three-tackle outing versus Tennessee in Week 9. While seven tackles is a solid performance for most defenders, the second-year linebacker has been a tackling machine this season, notching double-digit tackles in seven of 14 games now this season. Bolton will look to increase his production Saturday against Seattle.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bolton: "Relentlessness at the end of the game." | Press Conference 12/20 LB Nick Bolton speaks to the media ahead of the Week 16 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Fall short of 10 tackles Bolton posted nine tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 34-28 win against the Broncos.

Impact Bolton did not record double-digit stops for the first time in four weeks, and he has eclipsed 10 stops in seven of 13 games. The second-year linebacker also made an impact in pass defense, as six of his nine stops came against Denver receivers. Bolton is now tied for fourth in the league with 131 tackles through 14 weeks. He should have a chance to put up an impressive stat line while facing Houston's shaky offense Week 15.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Friday Bolton (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Denver.

Impact Bolton was limited during the first two practices of Week 14 prep due to a groin injury but returned to full participation Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday. Across 12 appearances, the second-year linebacker has totaled 122 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions and one forced fumble.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited with groin issue Bolton (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, per the team's official site.

Impact Considering that Bolton played every defensive snap against a relentless Bengals' offense this past Sunday, his limited participation in Wednesday's session could be maintenance related. The 22-year-old is coming off of a career-high 16 tackles, and he'll have two more opportunities to return to full speed before Kansas City would have to tag him with an injury designation heading into this weekend's matchup versus Denver.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gigantic outing in loss Bolton logged 16 tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Bolton set a new career high while once again playing every defensive snap in this resounding Week 14 performance. The second-year linebacker has been the Chiefs' top tacker this season, so, with the team's defense unable to get off the field for much of the game, this resounding production followed. Bolton has now logged double-digit stops in each of the last three games, and he currently ranks as the league's fifth-leading tackler (122) through 13 weeks. However, he might not see as many tackling opportunities if the Broncos' stumbling offense fails to establish any consistency versus Kansas City in Week 14.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bolton: "Just Gotta go back to the drawing board." | Week 13 Press Conference LB Nick Bolton speaks to the media after the Week 13 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Grabs another INT in Week 12 Bolton recorded 11 tackles (eight solo) and one interception during Sunday's 26-10 win versus the Rams.

Impact Bolton notched the second interception of his career after picking off Chargers' quarterback Justin Herbert just last week. The 22-year-old linebacker also logged double-digit tackles for the sixth time this season, and he once again finished with a team high in this category. Bolton is now only seven stops away from setting a new career high in tackles.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bolton: "Trying to be the best versions of ourselves" | Week 12 Press Conference LB Nick Bolton speaks with the media following the win over the Los Angeles Rams

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Andy Reid: Nick Bolton Is Having an 'All-Pro' Type Season Kansas City’s head coach spoke highly of his top linebacker following Sunday’s win.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

INTERCEPTION: Nick Bolton Picks Off Bryce Perkins for Chiefs' Second INT vs. Rams' Backup QB Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton picks off Los Angeles Rams quarterback Bryce Perkins for the Chiefs' second interception against t...

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Nick Bolton: "To be amongst those guys is special." | Press Conference 11/23 LB Nick Bolton talks with the media ahead of the Chiefs Week 12 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Stuffs stat sheet in win Bolton recorded 14 tackles (10 solo), one interception and one forced fumble in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Chargers.

Impact Bolton recorded far and away his best outing of the 2022 campaign, as he logged a season high in tackles and forced his first two turnovers of the season. This performance also marked the second-year linebacker's fifth double-digit tackle outing of the season, and he now sits in a four-way tie for the sixth-most tackles (95) in the NFL through 11 weeks. Bolton will look to keep up his emergent 2022 campaign over the Chiefs' final seven games of the season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Nick Bolton tracks down INT off deflection to secure wild win for Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton tracks down an interception off a deflection to secure a wild AFC West divisional road win for the...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • NFL.COM

Nick Bolton rips ball from Keenan Allen for Chiefs' first takeaway since Week 7 Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton rips the ball from Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen for the Chiefs' first takeaway...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • NFL.COM

INTERCEPTION: Nick Bolton Tracks Down Ball Off Deflection to Secure Wild Win Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton tracks down an interception off a deflection to secure a wild AFC West divisional road win for the...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

FUMBLE: Nick Bolton Rips Ball from Keenan Allen Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton rips the ball from Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen for the Chiefs' first takeaway...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Eight tackles Sunday Bolton logged eight tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 27-17 victory versus the Jaguars.

Impact Bolton played 100 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps for the fifth time in nine games. The 22-year-old also tied fellow linebacker Willie Gay as the team's leading tacklers Sunday. Bolton has now logged a team-high 81 tackles to go along with two sacks this season, and he'll have a chance to come away with yet another productive outing this coming Sunday against the Chargers.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Nick Bolton expresses how hard it is to win in the NFL, with their 20-17 win over the Tennessee Titans Nick Bolton takes the podium after the 20-17 win over the Titans to express the degree of difficulty that it is to win from week to week in...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM