The Kansas City Chiefs have set the NFL rumor mill ablaze after informing one of their defensive stars he will be traded. Reports confirm his representatives are already exploring potential landing spots across the league.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport revealed that multiple teams are monitoring the situation closely as his playing time has dipped in a contract year. With Kansas City regaining pieces in the secondary, the team views him as expendable.
That player is Trent McDuffie, the All-Pro cornerback hailed as one of the league’s premier young defenders. Through four games in 2025, McDuffie has tallied 17 tackles and three passes defended, but his role has grown increasingly uncertain amid shifting personnel and contract dynamics.
What stunned fans most, however, was his passionate response to speculation about a move to division rival Las Vegas. McDuffie made his stance clear, issuing a fiery statement that spread quickly across social media.
“IF THEY TRADE ME TO THE RAIDERS, I’LL RETIRE ON THE SPOT. I WASN’T BORN IN KANSAS CITY, BUT I BECAME A CHIEF HERE. I’VE BLED RED AND GOLD THROUGH EVERY SNAP, EVERY SETBACK,” McDuffie said.
He doubled down with stronger words: “AND I’LL NEVER PUT ON SILVER AND BLACK — NOT FOR MONEY, NOT FOR SNAPS, NOT FOR ANYTHING. LOYALTY STILL MEANS SOMETHING TO ME, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO OUR BIGGEST RIVAL.”
While a trade to Las Vegas is off the table, playoff contenders are circling. McDuffie’s blend of elite footwork, burst, and ball skills continues to make him one of the most coveted defensive backs in football.
For Kansas City, the decision reflects a broader recalibration of resources while trusting the continued growth of Bryan Cook, Joshua Williams, and Jaylen Watson. For McDuffie, the focus shifts to finding the right home — anywhere but the AFC West’s silver and black.
