NICK BOLTON #32 - LINEBACKER - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
80  TCKL  •
0  INT  •
0  SCK 
#32 - LINEBACKER - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
80 TCKL
0 INT
0 SCK
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'It was an exciting moment for me:' Chiefs' Nick Bolton on winning October defensive rookie of the month "It was an exciting moment for me," Kansas City Chiefs' Nick Bolton on winning October defensive rookie of the month during a press conferen...
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Nick Bolton: "Every week is a new challenge for me" ' Press Conference 11/5 LB Nick Bolton speaks to the media.
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM
Steve Spagnuolo details Chiefs' plans for Nick Bolton with Anthony Hitchens returning from injury Both players will get chances to play moving forward, but it sounds like #Chiefs LB Anthony Hitchens will return to his starting spot over N...
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Nick Bolton Named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month Bolton racked up 32 tackles and seven tackles-for-loss in October
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM
Piles up tackles Bolton tallied 11 tackles (four solo) in Monday's game versus the Giants.
Impact Bolton has finished with double-digit tackles in back-to-back weeks after not reaching that threshold previously through the first six. Bolton posted his best PFF grade of the season (82.7) Monday, which could be a signal that the rookie linebacker is settling into his role on defense.
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Racks up 15 tackles Bolton had 15 tackles (nine solo) during Sunday's 27-3 loss to the Titans.
Impact Bolton led the linebacking corps by playing 84 percent of the defensive snaps in the blowout loss, and he recorded double-digit tackles for the first time this season. He also tallied four tackles for a loss. The rookie second-round pick has 55 tackles (39 solo) through seven games this season.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs' Nick Bolton on his successes, team's struggles against Titans Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton, who called plays for the defense against the Tennessee Titans on October 24, 2021, said although...
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
LB Nick Bolton (on the frustrations of the first half*_)_*
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Nick Bolton: "I just took it as any other week; trying to be the best person for our defense" ' Week 7 Press Conference LB Nick Bolton speaks to the media after match up against the Tennessee Titans.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM
Nick Bolton tackles Derrick Henry right as RB receives handoff Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton tackles Derrick Henry right as RB receives handoff.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • NFL.COM
Nick Bolton doesn't look like a rookie on TFL vs. Derrick Henry Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton doesn't look like a rookie on TFL vs. Derrick Henry.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • NFL.COM
Nick Bolton doesn't look like a rookie vs. Derrick Henry Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton doesn't look like a rookie on TFL vs. Derrick Henry.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM
Tallies nine stops Bolton recorded nine tackles and one tackle for loss in Sunday's 31-11 win over Washington.
Impact Bolton matched his season-best mark of nine tackles, though he has yet to record a sack or force a fumble. He currently leads the Chiefs with 40 stops through six contests on the campaign.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Bolton Postgame One-on-One after Week 5 ' Chiefs Rewind LB Nick Bolton talks with Mitch Holthus after the Chiefs Week 5 loss to the Buffalo Bills
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM

Early season NFL All-Rookie Team features Mac Jones, Najee Harris, Ja'Marr Chase

After breaking down all the tape from the first four games of the season, Rob Rang picks the best rookies in the league.
OCTOBER 9, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Early season NFL All-Rookie Team features Mac Jones, Najee Harris, Ja'Marr Chase
Nick Bolton: "Every week I learn something new" ' Press Conference 10/7 LB Nick Bolton speaks to the media.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM
Chiefs' Nick Bolton is a Willie Gay Jr. fan Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton told reporters October 7, 2021, that he's "in awe" of fellow linebacker Willie Gay Jr.'s talent, a...
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Solid on SNF Bolton posted nine tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 36-35 loss to the Ravens.
Impact A second-round pick out of Missouri, Bolton has impressed through his first two NFL games with 16 tackles (12 solo). His role could eventually decrease if Willie Gay (toe) returns from injured reserve in Week 4, but there's a chance Bolton has the talent to retain the job outright.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rookie LB Nick Bolton on his NFL Debut: "It Was About Playing Fast and Trusting Myself" Bolton racked up a team-leading seven tackles in Sunday’s victory
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM
Seven stops in debut Bolton recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 33-29 win over the Browns.
Impact A rookie second-round pick, Bolton tied cornerback L'Jarius Sneed and Juan Thornhill for the team lead in tackles during his NFL debut. The 21-year-old is expected to maintain the starting job this season, which means he should have some IDP upside, though teams don't run the ball frequently against the Chiefs.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs' Ben Niemann reflects on undrafted status, praises rookie Nick Bolton Entering his fourth year, #Chiefs LB Ben Niemann reflects on what got him here and praises the team’s top rookie draft pick. | from @TheJohn...
AUGUST 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Chiefs rookie LB Nick Bolton taking on new roles after hot start at training camp #Chiefs rookie LB Nick Bolton isn’t just limited to the weakside role after filling in for Anthony Hitchens and Ben Niemann. | from @TheJohn...
AUGUST 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Chiefs camp observations: O-line tested on the first day with pads; LB Nick Bolton grabs another pick Some of the winners in the one-on-one drill Tuesday were Chris Jones, Tershawn Wharton, Joe Thuney and Creed Humphrey.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mecole Hardman's role, Willie Gay and Nick Bolton expectations, CB depth: Chiefs mailbag, Part 1 We answer questions on the Chiefs' WRs, which undrafted rookie could make the 53-man roster, the team’s LB and CB situation and more.
JULY 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Chiefs HC Andy Reid impressed with LB Nick Bolton's rookie minicamp performance Reid praised the rookie linebacker for his toughness, intelligence, and instincts after the three-day minicamp.
MAY 16, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
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