Chiefs Star Trent McDuffie Traded to Rams, Girlfriend Gabby Shares Emotional Farewell

Gabby Esposito expresses bittersweet goodbye to Kansas City as her boyfriend Trent McDuffie heads to Los Angeles.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 2:18pm

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The Kansas City Chiefs have traded star cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for multiple draft picks. McDuffie's girlfriend, Gabby Esposito, shared an emotional farewell to Kansas City on Instagram, expressing her gratitude for the city and the Chiefs organization that brought the couple together. Several other Chiefs WAGs also showed their support for Esposito and McDuffie in the comments.

Why it matters

The trade of Trent McDuffie, a key defensive player for the Chiefs, is a significant move that will impact the team's roster and performance next season. Gabby Esposito's heartfelt goodbye also highlights the personal side of professional sports, as players and their families navigate the ups and downs of being traded to new teams.

The details

The Chiefs traded McDuffie, their 2022 first-round draft pick, to the Rams in exchange for four draft picks, including the 29th overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. McDuffie is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is expected to sign a long-term extension with the Rams. In her Instagram post, Gabby Esposito expressed her mixed emotions about leaving Kansas City, where she and McDuffie met and built a life together. She thanked the Chiefs organization and the team's WAGs for their support and welcomed the new chapter in Los Angeles.

  • The trade was announced on March 19, 2026.
  • McDuffie is entering the final year of his rookie contract.

The players

Trent McDuffie

An All-Pro cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs, who was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in a multi-pick deal.

Gabby Esposito

The girlfriend of Trent McDuffie, who shared an emotional farewell to Kansas City on Instagram after the trade.

Patrick Mahomes

The quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, who was one of the first players to react to the trade on social media.

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What they’re saying

“It's hard to even put this into words because this goodbye is so incredibly bittersweet. First and foremost, I will forever be in debt to the whole Chiefs organization for trading up for Trent in the draft, bringing him to Kansas City on the lucky chance of meeting the love of my life. There was something truly so special about watching the person I love live out his dreams in the city I call home + that is a feeling I'll carry with me forever🥹”

— Gabby Esposito

“to my Chiefs girliesss, my heart hurts. the friendships and bonds we've built are some of my favorites that I can only hope don't go away with distance. I'll miss you all tremendously but will forever cherish all of the laughs, game days, + countless tequila shots.”

— Gabby Esposito

“You guys will be missed! 😭😭😭”

— Brittany Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes' wife

What’s next

McDuffie is expected to sign a long-term contract extension with the Rams after the trade.

The takeaway

The trade of Trent McDuffie from the Chiefs to the Rams highlights the emotional toll that professional sports can take on players and their families, as they navigate the uncertainty of being traded to new teams. Gabby Esposito's heartfelt goodbye to Kansas City and the support from the Chiefs WAGs community underscores the importance of these personal relationships in the high-stakes world of the NFL.