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When the Kansas City Chiefs won back-to-back championships in the 2022 and 2023 NFL seasons, they did it with top-level cornerback play from their starting duo of L'Jarius Sneed and Trent McDuffie.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Total Apex Sports / October 11

Kansas City Chiefs’ Great Defense Transformed By Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson

The Kansas City Chiefs entered the 2024 NFL season with question marks surrounding their secondary, especially following the offseason departure of veteran Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Pride / October 10

Who is the Chiefs’ best defensive player at the bye week?

Who gets the nod for top defensive player at the bye week? There are five games in the books — with 12 more to go. The Kansas City Chiefs are taking their bye week in Week 6, so it’s time to dish out some midseason awards.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23

AFC Notes: Travis Kelce, Trent McDuffie, Sean Payton, Broncos, Chiefs

Denver has struggled immensely on offense for the first two games to start the season. Broncos HC Sean Payton took the blame and implied they could look to make personnel changes to improve.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Chiefs Wire / September 21

Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie earned significant ratings boost in Madden 25

It is no secret that third-year cornerback Trent McDuffie has become one of the NFL’s top defenders, and as the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for their Week 3 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, the experts at EA Sports have taken notice of his efforts.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 21

Chiefs DBs Coach Dave Merritt Discusses Trent McDuffie's Hot Start, State of KC's Cornerback Battles

The Kansas City Chiefs' cornerback room earned plenty of offseason discussion following the team's decision to trade away L'Jarius Sneed instead of signing Sneed to a long-term deal in the spring.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Pride / September 20

Dave Merritt: ‘Trent McDuffie just never bats an eye’

On Thursday, Kansas City’s defensive backs coach discussed the players stepping up in the his secondary. Heading into 2024’s NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs were facing uncertainty in their secondary.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 19

Trent McDuffie Reveals Key to Success in Expanded Role for Chiefs' Defense

For most NFL teams, parting ways with a cornerback of L'Jarius Sneed's caliber would leave a secondary in shambles. While there were worries about whether the Kansas City Chiefs would get by in his absence, the hope coming into the season was that Trent McDuffie would keep everyone else afloat.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 17

Chiefs vs. Bengals Grades: Interior Offensive Line Shines, Trent McDuffie Dominates

Despite a rare not-so-stellar performance from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs still escaped victorious after securing a 26-25 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 16

Here's how Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie got into Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase's head in Week 2

Kansas City Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie's name might not carry the same weight as Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase, but in Week 2 he was able to prove that it should. McDuffie's comments ahead of the Week 2 win over Cincinnati tell the full story.

NFL News / Arrowhead Pride / September 16

AP Premier: The ugly wins count all the same

What is Arrowhead Pride Premier? Arrowhead Pride Premier is our tri-weekly newsletter, one that provides analysis and exclusive insights directly from Arrowhead Stadium, delivered straight to your inbox.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Gridiron Heroics / September 15

Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase Lashes Out At Refs, Accuses Chiefs Of Dirty Hit

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase did not have a great Sunday. The star receiver was limited to just four catches for 35 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / September 15

Ja'Marr Chase versus Trent McDuffie highlights key matchups between Bengals-Chiefs

Another week, another huge matchup on tap against an AFC North opponent for the Kansas City Chiefs. In what has grown into a bit of a heated rivalry, the Chiefs welcome the Cincinnati Bengals into Arrowhead Stadium.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 9

Who will be the first NFL cornerback to earn $25 million per season?

It just so happens that two of the premier CBs in the league will be up for new contracts starting in March.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 3

X Factor: Why Kansas City Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie is 'Too Good at Everything'

With the start of the 2024 NFL season just around the corner, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie is back in the spotlight. McDuffie was often the topic of offseason conversations this summer, ranging from his status as a "dark-horse" Defensive Player of the Year candidate to his ranking among the league's elite corners.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / August 20

Why the Chiefs cornerback battle opposite Trent McDuffie is a bit overblown

Cornerback has been an area of focus throughout training camp and this preseason for the Kansas City Chiefs. With the trade of L'Jarius Sneed, the spotlight outside of Trent McDuffie becomes even greater on this defense.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / July 6

Trent McDuffie should be a household name after Chiefs season—if he's not already

Given his incredible ceiling and the Chiefs' penchant for playing in primetime, Trent McDuffie should be ready for stardom. If you look at any ranking of the top cornerbacks at work in the National Football League this year, there are a shocking number of Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 4

Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II behind rival defender in recent 2024 rankings

PFF recently released its list of the top 32 cornerbacks in the NFL heading into the 2024 season.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / May 29

Chiefs CB should have larger role after L'Jarius Sneed trade

Why Chiefs All-Pro should assume larger role following L'Jarius Sneed trade

Will Trent McDuffie become the Chiefs' lockdown cornerback after Kansas City traded L'Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans this offseason?

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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / May 25

Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie hints that the offense is already looking much better than this time last year

The Kansas City Chiefs are historically known for their elite offense over this dynasty. But last year was definitely a season that saw them be abnormally bad on that side of the ball.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / March 31

Trent McDuffie says goodbye to recently traded Chiefs teammate L’Jarius Sneed

Since the big trade of L’Jarius Sneed has become official, his former Kansas City Chiefs teammates have been saying their farewell. Trent McDuffie roamed the defensive backfield with Sneed and he has nothing but good things to say about the star defender as he moves on to the Tennessee Titans.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Washington Huskies on SI / February 12

As An NFL Player, All Trent McDuffie Does Is Win — and Win Big

Trent McDuffie's postseason career in his three years at the University of Washington consisted of the second-tier 2019 Las Vegas Bowl in an aging now unused stadium, nothing the following year because of the COVID pandemic and a total whiff in 2021 when the Husky program nosedived.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 22

Raiders Opponent Breakout Player: Trent McDuffie

The Las Vegas Raiders have faced several good defenses this season, which has made it difficult to get their offense going for most of the year. They will face another good defense when they welcome the Kansas City Chiefs to Allegiant Stadium for their first match-up of the year.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Rumors / September 13, 2022

Chiefs place Trent McDuffie on IR with hamstring injury

Chiefs place rookie CB Trent McDuffie on IR with hamstring injury

After acquiring an additional first-round pick via the Tyreek Hill trade, the Chiefs used it to move into position for McDuffie — this year’s No. 21 overall choice.

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Washington Huskies News / Sportsnaut / April 29, 2022

Chiefs ‘surprised’ to land a top-3 cornerback Trent McDuffie with 21st pick

Kansas City Chiefs ‘surprised’ to land a top-3 cornerback in Trent McDuffie with 21st pick

While many might have expected the Kansas City Chiefs to go with a wide receiver for their first pick in the 2022 NFL draft, the decision to instead trade up for cornerback Trent McDuffie was an easy one for the team’s decision-makers.

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Chiefs acquire No. 21 from Patriots, select CB Trent McDuffie

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 28, 2022

Chiefs trade up to select Washington CB Trent McDuffie

The Kansas City Chiefs made a move to bolster their secondary, drafting Washington defensive back Trent McDuffie in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.