Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Production boost in second season
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McDuffie notched 80 tackles (60 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and forced five fumbles during the 2023 regular season.
McDuffie graded out as one of the best all-around cornerbacks in the league in 2023, posting the 19th-best coverage grade among corners and the second-best grade as a pass rusher while 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 and fourth-fewest passing yards per game allowed during the 2023 regular season. McDuffie just finished out the second year of his rookie deal in Kansas City, so he'll remain a key piece in the Chiefs' secondary next season.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Questionable for Week 18
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McDuffie (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
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 seed in the AFC. The Chiefs are expected to rest a number of starters for Sunday's regular-season finale.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Registers six stops Sunday
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McDuffie finished Sunday's 25-17 win over Cincinnati with six tackles (five solo).
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.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Logs sack in loss
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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.
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.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Double-digit tackles in win
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McDuffie recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 21-14 win over Miami.
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.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Back for training camp
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McDuffie is active and participating in Chiefs training camp, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
McDuffie was held out of mandatory minicamp while dealing with 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.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Sidelined by injury
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McDuffie is dealing with stress on his fibula according to head coach Andy Reid, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
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.
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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: 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.
