Chiefs to Discuss New Deal with Trent McDuffie's Reps

Kansas City looking to extend contract of standout cornerback

Feb. 24, 2026 at 9:22pm

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The Kansas City Chiefs will meet with the representatives of cornerback Trent McDuffie this week to discuss a potential contract extension. McDuffie, a 2022 first-round draft pick, is entering the final year of his rookie deal and the team is eager to keep him in Kansas City long-term.

Why it matters

Trent McDuffie has emerged as one of the Chiefs' top defensive players, starting all 56 games he's played in his first three NFL seasons. Retaining him is a priority for the team as they look to maintain a strong secondary and continue their recent run of success.

The details

The Chiefs picked up McDuffie's fifth-year option last spring, keeping him under contract for the 2026 season. However, the team wants to work out a long-term extension with the 25-year-old cornerback. General Manager Brett Veach said the team has had "a lot of dialogue" with McDuffie's representatives and that meeting with them this week at the scouting combine is "first out of the gate" as they look to get a deal done.

  • The Chiefs will meet with Trent McDuffie's representatives this week at the NFL Scouting Combine.

The players

Trent McDuffie

A 25-year-old cornerback who was the 21st overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has started all 56 games he's played for the Chiefs over his first three seasons, recording 3 interceptions, 34 passes defensed, 8 forced fumbles, 5.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, and 15 quarterback hits.

Brett Veach

The General Manager of the Kansas City Chiefs.

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What they’re saying

“We had a lot of dialogue with Trent last spring, last summer. He's first out of the gate, I think, tomorrow. So, looking forward to getting with him. And, obviously, Trent's a great player and we'll see what we can do there.”

— Brett Veach, General Manager

What’s next

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The takeaway

Retaining Trent McDuffie is a top priority for the Chiefs as they look to maintain a strong secondary and continue their recent run of success. The team's willingness to prioritize contract talks with the standout cornerback this week at the scouting combine underscores his importance to their defensive plans going forward.