The Chiefs are moving on from Trent McDuffie, according to multiple reports, sending him to the Rams in exchange for a quartet of draft picks -- including a 2026 first rounder.
McDuffie, 25, is one of the league's finest defenders. He started each of his 56 games for the Chiefs since entering the league in 2022, landing first-team All-Pro honors in 2022 and second-team All-Pro honors in 2023. His absence represents a major loss for Kansas City's defense, which had relied on his guile, cunning and physicality over the years.
The Chiefs will look to reinvest smartly in the months to come, with those draft picks -- namely that first-rounder -- likely to be central to their future plans.
With that, here's a look at the details surrounding McDuffie's high-profile move to Tinseltown.
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Trent McDuffie trade details
Chiefs receive:
2026 first round pick (No. 29 overall)
2026 fifth round pick
2026 sixth round pick
2027 third round pick
Rams receive:
CB Trent McDuffie
Kansas City fetched quite the return for McDuffie, a 25-year-old defensive maven and former first-round pick who anchored the Chiefs defense to two Super Bowls. The Chiefs grew four picks richer as a result of their transaction, landing Los Angeles' coveted 2026 first round selection (No. 29 overall).
With two first-rounders in its possession, Kansas City could attempt to create a trade package to move up the draft board. The Chiefs could use reinforcements at multiple positions, including tailback.
McDuffie, meanwhile, lands on one of the league's most well-rounded rosters. With age on his side and star light specked across Los Angeles' roster, the former Washington man and California native could make a splash in new colors.