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Recapping Nick Bolton's 2021 Season ' Rookie In Review Chiefs Reporter Matt McMullen looks back at rookie LB Nick Bolton's 2021 season with the Chiefs

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs Name Tyrann Mathieu as Most Valuable Player and Nick Bolton as Rookie of the Year The Chiefs announced the recipients of the “Derrick Thomas” and “Mack Lee Hill” awards on Tuesday

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Nick Bolton Wins Chiefs' Mack Lee Hill Rookie of the Year Award Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton has been named the recipient of the Chiefs’ Mack Lee Hill Rookie of the Year award.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nick Bolton says KC Chiefs must improve in this area during Sunday rematch vs. Bengals Linebacker Nick Bolton shares how the defense aims to improve on Sunday when the Chiefs play host to the same Bengals team that beat them le...

JANUARY 27, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nick Bolton: "Go out there execute, have fun, and fly around" ' Press Conference 1/26 LB Nik Bolton speaks to the media.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Nick Bolton SURGES into backfield to get TFL on Bills' stretch-run play Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton SURGES into the backfield to get a tackle for a loss on a Bills' stretch-run play.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • NFL.COM

Tops century mark in tackles Bolton racked up 112 tackles (70 solo) and took a fumble to the house for a touchdown during 2021.

Impact Bolton wasted no time integrating into the Chiefs' defense after being the first pick off the board for the club in the 2021 NFL Draft. He's gotten his career off to a promising start and could be a perennial triple-digit tackler if his rookie campaign is any indication.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Melvin Ingram and Nick Bolton Team Up for Game-Changing TD ' Inside Scoop Week 18 Melvin Ingram and Nick Bolton's two-piece combo was by far the highlight of the game that capped Saturday night's win over the Denver Bronco...

JANUARY 10, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Best Nick Bolton plays in Week 18 ' Chiefs vs. Broncos Watch the best Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton plays vs. Broncos in Week 18 of the 2021 season.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

NFL Week 18 Top Plays: Cowboys smash Eagles, Chiefs top Broncos

Kicking off Week 18, the Chiefs dropped the Broncos and the Cowboys smashed the Eagles. Here are the top plays from Saturday!

JANUARY 9, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 18 Top Plays: Cowboys smash Eagles, Chiefs top Broncos

Chiefs' Nick Bolton talks about scoring a touchdown on a fumble recovery against Denver Kansas City Chiefs' Nick Bolton talks about scoring a touchdown on a fumble recovery against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 8, 20222.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nick Bolton: "I'm not chasing stats, I'm just chasing wins" ' Week 18 Press Conference LB Nick Bolton speaks to the media after 28-24 win over the Denver Broncos

JANUARY 9, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Bolton's fumble return sparks Chiefs' 28-24 win over Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 28-24 on Saturday thanks to an 86-yard fumble return by linebacker Nick Bolton in the fourth quarter that put them ahead for good

JANUARY 9, 2022 • Associated Press

TOUCHDOWN: Nick Bolton Bolts 86 Yards for TD After Melvin Ingram's Hit-Stick Takeaway Can't-Miss Play: Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton bolts 86 yards for TD after defensive end Melvin Ingram's hit-stick takeaway.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

No injury designation Bolton (undisclosed) wasn't listed on Thursday's injury report.

Impact Bolton was held out against the Steelers last week, likely as a precaution considering he was removed from COVID protocol only one day before the game. He should get a full week of practice under his belt before Sunday's game against the Bengals and move back into a starting role at linebacker.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Bolton (undisclosed) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's contest against the Steelers.

Impact Bolton was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, but he likely still needs to regain his conditioning. In his absence, Melvin Ingram is expected to see increased snaps.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from COVID list Bolton was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports, yet he still is listed as questionable for Sunday against the Steelers...

Impact Bolton only spent four days on the COVID list, but he still may not be ready to return. The second-round rookie has played a significant role on the Chiefs' defense, so his return Sunday against the Steelers would be a boost for the unit. However, if he is unable to play, Melvin Ingram would likely draw the start in Bolton's place.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Put on COVID-19 list Bolton was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact The linebacker just made a career-high 10 solo tackles on Thursday Night against the Chargers, but tested positive Tuesday and he will now become the latest Chief to join the COVID-19 list. Bolton was one of seven Chiefs players that were added to the list Tuesday, joining teammates Tyreek Hill and Blake Bell, amongst others.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 14 tackles in OT win Bolton racked up 14 tackles (10 solo), three passes defensed and a quarterback hit in Thursday's 34-28 overtime win over the Chargers.

Impact Bolton was on the field for a career-high 79 defensive snaps and made the most of his busy workload. The rookie second-round pick came one tackle shy of his Week 7 career high while defensing the first three passes of his career. After seeing his usage plummet for a few weeks, Bolton's back to playing an every-down role.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bolton: "That's what Chiefs football look like" ' Chiefs Rewind LB Nick Bolton goes one-on-one with Mitch Holthus after the Chiefs Week 15 win over the Los Angeles Chargers

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM

Nick Bolton Breaks Up a Pass to Deny a Fourth-Down PBU on airtight coverage Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton breaks up a pass to deny a fourth-down try by the Los Angeles Chargers.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM

Anthony Hitchens' Snags Interception off of Nick Bolton's Swat Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Anthony Hitchens intercepts a pass thrown by Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert after linebacker...

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM

Logs best performance in weeks Bolton (wrist) recorded six tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 48-9 win over Las Vegas.

Impact Bolton recorded his highest number of tackles and defensive snaps (47 percent) since Week 9. The rookie has seen his playing time slip over that stretch, playing 35 percent or less of the Chiefs' defensive snaps over the previous three weeks, and he may only have seen the increase in usage because the game turned into an early blowout. Bolton will likely return to his usual playing time in an important Thursday night matchup against the division-rival Chargers.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bolton: "I'm proud of where I'm at, but still trying to get better" ' Press Conference 11/17 LB Nick Bolton speaks to the media.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM

Manages five tackles Bolton produced five tackles (one solo) during Sunday's 13-7 win over the Packers.

Impact Bolton's five tackle performance was lackluster when compared to his 35 total tackles over his previous three contests. The rookie linebacker will look to bounce back against the Raiders in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NFL Week 18 Top Plays: Cowboys smash Eagles, Chiefs top Broncos

Bolton's fumble return sparks Chiefs' 28-24 win over Broncos