Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Plays sizable role as rookie
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McDuffie notched 44 tackles (28 solo), a sack and a forced fumble in his 11 regular-season appearances with the Chiefs as a rookie in 2022.
McDuffie spent part of the season on injured reserve while managing a hamstring injury, accounting for his six missed games. The rookie still racked up some impressive counting stats when healthy and should enter 2023 with a starting spot in tow.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Notches strip-sack in tight win
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McDuffie recorded seven tackles (four solo), including one sack with a forced fumble, during Sunday's 27-24 victory versus the Broncos.
McDuffie posted the first sack of his career at a key time for the Chiefs, as he forced a fumble while hitting Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson from behind on a slot blitz late in the second quarter. This set up the Chiefs' offense to quickly move down into field-goal range, though this 51-yard attempt was ultimately blocked. This game also matched McDuffie's career high for tackles in a game, and he now has 37 over 10 games this season.
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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: Designated to return from IR
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McDuffie (hamstring) has been designated to return from IR and will practice Wednesday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
McDuffie landed on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury during the season opener and was sidelined for the minimum four games. His return to practice will start a 21-day window for him to be added to the active roster, but if he isn't, he'll revert back to IR for the remainder of the campaign.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Lands on IR
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The Chiefs placed McDuffie (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.
McDuffie will be forced to miss at least four games after landing on injured reserve. The rookie played 32 defenisve snaps during his NFL debut, so in his absence, Jaylen Watson, Joshua Williams and Chris Lammons will all be candidates for increased roles in the Chiefs secondary.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Unlikely to play Thursday
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The Chiefs said McDuffie (hamstring) will "struggle" to clear his injury ahead of Thursday's contest against the Chargers, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
McDuffie sustained the injury in the third quarter of Sunday's win over the Cardinals and had to be helped to the medical tent before being carted to the locker room. With the short week, it's making it extremely difficult for McDuffie to be cleared to play. If he is indeed sidelined, expect Rashad Fenton and Joshua Williams to handle increased roles in the secondary.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Managing hamstring injury
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McDuffie suffered a left hamstring injury during Sunday's win over Arizona, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
McDuffie sustained his injury in the third quarter of Sunday's matchup and had to be helped to the medical tent before being carted to the locker room. The Chiefs have a short week ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Chargers, and Rashad Fenton and Joshua Williams will likely handle increased roles if McDuffie is unavailable.
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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.
