Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Starts 16 games for Kansas City
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McDuffie finished the 2024 season with 59 tackles (45 solo), including 0.5 sacks, 13 pass breakups, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble across 16 regular-season games.
McDuffie has started all 32 regular-season games in which he's appeared over the last two seasons. After being named a first-team All-Pro in 2023, McDuffie was a second-team All-Pro this season and also finished 22nd in Defensive Player of the Year voting. His 13 pass breakups marked a new career high, and the two interception were the first two of his career. McDuffie has become a quality No. 1 cornerback on the outside for Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Posts full practice to open week
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McDuffie (knee) was a full practice participant Tuesday.
McDuffie didn't play in Kansas City's Week 18 game against Denver due to a knee issue, though his absence may have been partly precautionary with the Chiefs resting most of their starters. The third-year cornerback's ability to fully practice Tuesday suggests he'll be able to play in Saturday's AFC divisional-round clash against the Texans. As a result, Nazeeh Johnson will likely return to a rotational role.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Won't play against Denver
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McDuffie (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
McDuffie picked up a knee injury during the Chiefs' Week 17 win over the Steelers, which limited him in practice all week. That limited participation may have also had to do with the fact that Kansas City is locked in as the AFC's No. 1 seed heading into the postseason, and McDuffie's next opportunity won't be until the divisional round. Keith Taylor will likely start at outside corner opposite Josh Williams due to McDuffie's absence.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Unlikely for Week 18
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McDuffie (knee) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
McDuffie appears to have picked up a knee injury in the Chiefs' Week 17 win over the Steelers, as it was the first game all season in which he didn't play 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps, and he was limited in practice throughout the week. However, his expected absence in Week 18 is likely precautionary, as the Chiefs have already secured the AFC's No. 1 seed. Keith Taylor is expected to start opposite Josh Williams as part of Kansas City's top outside cornerback duo if McDuffie is sidelined Sunday.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Six tackles vs. Denver
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McDuffie finished Sunday's 14-13 win over the Broncos with six tackles (five solo).
McDuffie's six tackles Sunday tied a season high, and the third-year cornerback has played every single defensive snap across the Chiefs' nine regular-season games. For the year, he's up to 34 tackles (22 solo) and five pass defenses.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Production boost in second season
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McDuffie notched 80 tackles (60 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and forced five fumbles during the 2023 regular season.
McDuffie graded out as one of the best all-around cornerbacks in the league in 2023, posting the 19th-best coverage grade among corners and the second-best grade as a pass rusher while also grading out reasonably well in his efforts against the run. McDuffie's efforts opposite L'Jarius Sneed helped the Chiefs to the second-fewest yards per game and fourth-fewest passing yards per game allowed during the 2023 regular season. McDuffie just finished out the second year of his rookie deal in Kansas City, so he'll remain a key piece in the Chiefs' secondary next season.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Questionable for Week 18
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McDuffie (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
McDuffie has been dealing with a shoulder injury throughout the week, though he's been able to log a trio of full practice sessions. His designation of questionable may be mostly a consequence of the fact that Kansas City has nothing to play for Week 18 with the team locked into the No. 3 seed in the AFC. The Chiefs are expected to rest a number of starters for Sunday's regular-season finale.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Double-digit tackles in win
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McDuffie recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 21-14 win over Miami.
With less than a minute left to play in the first half, McDuffie totally blew up a bubble screen to Tyreek Hill, ripping the ball out of his hands to force a fumble for the fourth time this season. The 10 tackles were a season high. If he can maintain his current level of production, he could soon put himself on the radar as a rare IDP-relevant cornerback.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Sidelined by injury
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McDuffie is dealing with stress on his fibula according to head coach Andy Reid, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Per Pete Sweeney of arrowheadpride.com, McDuffie watched the team's recent minicamp from the sideline, though Reid noted that the cornerback should be okay. McDuffie played a significant role during his rookie campaign when healthy. The 22-year-old missed six games with a hamstring injury but still managed to record 44 tackles, seven passes defended, a sack, and a forced fumble.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Activated from injured reserve
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Kansas City activated McDuffie from injured reserve Tuesday.
McDuffie suffered a hamstring injury during the season opener and was placed on IR. He was designated to return Oct. 12 but remained off the active roster while continuing his rehab. It's unclear if he'll suit up for Week 9, but when available, the rookie first-round pick is expected to play a sizable role in Kansas City's secondary.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Back from injury
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McDuffie (head) was not listed on the Chiefs' injury report Wednesday.
McDuffie entered concussion protocols after suffering a head injury during Kansas City's preseason finale Aug. 25. The rookie first-round pick should now be ready to step into a prominent role as a likely starter for the Chiefs heading into the 2022 season.
