Trent McDuffie Injury News & Updates
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Huge performance against Buffalo
McDuffie recorded 12 tackles (five solo), including one sack and one tackle for loss in Sunday's 28-21 loss to the Bills.
ANALYSIS
The Chiefs shuffled their secondary alignment in Week 9, with McDuffie logging a season-high 28 snaps from the slot. That led to 35 snaps in a run defense role, which helped McDuffie tally a career-high 12 tackles. It remains to be seen if this usage carries forward, but it would benefit McDuffie's IDP outlook.
Sep 6, 2025
Plays every defensive snap
McDuffie recorded five tackles (four solo) and one pass defensed in Friday's 27-21 loss to the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
McDuffie was one of three Chiefs to play all 65 defensive snaps, most of which came at outside corner. He's topped 930 defensive snaps in each of the last two seasons, and he should be on the team's top playmakers in the secondary in 2025.
Apr 29, 2025
Fifth-year option picked up
The Chiefs exercised the fifth-year option for $13.6 million on McDuffie's rookie contract Tuesday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
McDuffie will now stick around Kansas City for an additional year in 2026, which comes as no surprise. In his third season with the Chiefs in 2024, the cornerback compiled 59 total tackles (45 solo), including 0.5 sacks, while also adding a career-high 13 passes defensed, two of which were interceptions, and a forced fumble over 16 regular-season contests.
Feb 13, 2025
Starts 16 games for Kansas City
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.
ANALYSIS
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 2024, 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 of McDuffie's career. McDuffie has become a quality No. 1 cornerback on the outside for Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo.
Jan 14, 2025
Posts full practice to open week
McDuffie (knee) was a full practice participant Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
McDuffie didn't play in Kansas City's Week 18 game against Denver due to a knee issue, thought 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.
Jan 5, 2025
Won't play against Denver
McDuffie (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jan 3, 2025
Unlikely for Week 18
McDuffie (knee) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
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 was limited in practice throughout the week. However, his expected absence in Week 18 is likely precautionary, as the Chiefs has 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.
Nov 12, 2024
Six tackles vs. Denver
McDuffie finished Sunday's 14-13 win over the Broncos with six tackles (five solo).
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 30, 2024
Active in win
McDuffie finished with six tackles (three solo), including a tackle for a loss, and a pass defensed in the Chiefs' 17-10 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The cornerback also played on every defensive snap for the fourth game in a row and helped limit the Chargers to 224 yards of total offense. McDuffie has 15 tackles (10 solo) and two passes defensed in 2024.
Jan 18, 2024
Production amplifies in year two
McDuffie notched 80 tackles (60 solo), three sacks and forced five fumbles during the 2023 regular season.
ANALYSIS
McDuffie graded out as one of the best all-around quarterbacks in the league in 2023, posting the 19th-best coverage grade among corners and the second-best grade as a pass rusher, 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 allowed and fourth-fewest passing yards per game allowed during the 2023 regular season. McDuffie finishes out just the second year of his rookie deal in Kansas City, so he'll remain a key piece in the Chiefs' secondary next season.
Jan 7, 2024
Will suit up Week 18
McDuffie (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
McDuffie was a full participant in practice all week, but given that the Chiefs are locked into the third seed in the AFC, may not see the field all that much in the regular-season finale. In his second year in the NFL, McDuffie has accumulated 80 tackles (60 solo), including 3.0 sacks, seven passes defended and five forced fumbles over 16 games.
Jan 5, 2024
Questionable for Week 18
McDuffie (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
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 playoff seed in the AFC. The Chiefs are expected to rest a number of starters for Sunday's regular-season finale.
Jan 2, 2024
Registers six stops Sunday
McDuffie finished Sunday's 25-17 win over Cincinnati with six tackles (five solo).
ANALYSIS
McDuffie's six stops were third-most on Kansas City and tied for his highest mark in the seven games since the team's Week 10 bye. The second-year cornerback is up to 80 tackles (60 solo), including 3.0 sacks, on the campaign. He's added seven defensed passes and five forced fumbles.
Dec 12, 2023
Logs sack in loss
McDuffie registered six tackles (three solo), with a sack, and a defended a pass during Kansas City's 20-17 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
McDuffie recorded one of the team's three sacks of Josh Allen on Sunday, bringing his total on the season to three. The 2022 first-round pick will look to keep producing during the team's upcoming matchup versus the Patriots.
Nov 6, 2023
Double-digit tackles in win
McDuffie recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 21-14 win over Miami.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 8, 2023
Strong Week 1 showing
McDuffie notched eight tackles (six solo) and one forced fumble during Thursday's 21-20 loss to the Lions.
ANALYSIS
McDuffie forced a red-zone fumble out of Marvin Jones in the second quarter, highlighting a defensive performance that already saw him post solid tackle numbers. The 2022 first-round pick could be worth monitoring in IDP formats, in the event that he can maintain increased production to begin his sophomore season.
Jul 23, 2023
Back for training camp
McDuffie is active and participating in Chiefs' training camp, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
ANALYSIS
McDuffie was held out of OTAs while dealing with a stress on his fibula. He played in 11 games last season for the Chiefs and recorded 44 tackles, one sack and a forced fumble. He figures to start at corner opposite L'Jarius Sneed.
Jun 15, 2023
Sidelined by injury
McDuffie is dealing with stress on his fibula according to head coach Andy Reid, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Mar 10, 2023
Plays sizable role as rookie
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jan 4, 2023
Notches strip-sack in tight win
McDuffie recorded seven tackles (four solo), including one sack with a forced fumble, during Sunday's 27-24 victory versus the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
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 form 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.
Nov 1, 2022
Activated from injured reserve
Kansas City activated McDuffie from injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 14, 2022
Unlikely to be activated for Week 6
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday that the team is leaning towards sitting McDuffie (hamstring) for one more week before activating him from IR, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
McDuffie was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, but it looks like he'll remain sidelined for at least one more contest while he works his way back from a hamstring issue. The rookie first-round pick garnered a major role in his NFL debut before suffering the injury that landed him on IR, so when he's back to full strength, he figures to be a key piece of Kansas City's secondary.
Oct 12, 2022
Designated to return from IR
McDuffie (hamstring) has been designated to return from IR and will practice Wednesday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 13, 2022
Lands on IR
The Chiefs placed McDuffie (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 13, 2022
Unlikely to play Thursday
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 11, 2022
Managing hamstring injury
McDuffie suffered a left hamstring injury during Sunday's win over Arizona, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 7, 2022
Back from injury
McDuffie (head) was not listed on the Chiefs' injury report Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 25, 2022
Enters concussion protocols
McDuffie suffered a head injury in Thursday's preseason finale against Green Bay.
ANALYSIS
McDuffie was selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Chiefs after playing his final collegiate season at Washington. The corner was impressive in the PAC-12 and now figures to see a key role in the Chiefs secondary. Rashad Fenton will likely see extended minutes in Thursday's preseason finale with McDuffie stuck in concussion protocols.
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