Chiefs Predicted As Free Agency Destination for Pro Bowl CB After Trent McDuffie's Blockbuster Move to Rams

Nahshon Wright could be a target for Kansas City in free agency after their trade of Trent McDuffie to the Rams.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Kansas City Chiefs had a disappointing 6-11 season in 2025 and made a big move by trading defensive back Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams. With McDuffie gone, the Chiefs could look to sign free agent cornerback Nahshon Wright, who made the Pro Bowl with the Chicago Bears in 2025 after a breakout season.

Why it matters

The Chiefs' secondary is likely to look very different in the offseason, with several key players set to hit free agency. Signing a veteran like Wright, who has shown the ability to make plays on the ball, could help shore up their defense as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign.

The details

Nahshon Wright was a third-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2021 and spent his first three seasons with them before a stint on the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad. He signed with the Chicago Bears in 2025 and had a breakout year, earning a Pro Bowl selection after recording 5 interceptions, 11 passes defended, and 2 forced fumbles. Despite some inconsistencies in coverage, Wright's size, length, and ball skills made him a playmaker for the Bears. The Chiefs, along with the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers, are predicted as potential landing spots for Wright in free agency, as he looks to secure a starting job somewhere in 2026.

  • In 2025, Wright finished with a 74.6 score on PFSN's CB Impact metrics, ranking 61st among cornerbacks.
  • Wright played a career-high 17 games in 2025 with the Bears.

The players

Nahshon Wright

A 6-foot-4-inch, 199-pound cornerback who had a breakout Pro Bowl season with the Chicago Bears in 2025 after being a third-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2021.

Trent McDuffie

A defensive back who was traded by the Kansas City Chiefs to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster move this offseason.

Steve Spagnuolo

The defensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs, whose defense could potentially benefit from the addition of a player like Nahshon Wright.

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What they’re saying

“Wright was hardly consistent in 2025; he allowed 8 touchdowns in coverage, drew 8 penalties, and allowed 64.5% of his targets to be completed. That said, he uses his frame and long wingspan to regularly make plays on the ball.”

— Jacob Infante, PFSN Analyst (PFSN)

“Wright's high-end ball skills will get him a starting job somewhere in 2026.”

— Jacob Infante, PFSN Analyst (PFSN)

What’s next

The Chiefs will need to decide if they want to pursue Nahshon Wright in free agency to help bolster their secondary after trading away Trent McDuffie.

The takeaway

The Chiefs' secondary is in flux, and signing a playmaker like Nahshon Wright could help them bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season. Wright's size, length, and ball skills make him an intriguing free agent target, though his inconsistencies in coverage will need to be addressed.