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Trent McDuffie expresses frustration after Chiefs trade to Rams

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:04 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Trent McDuffie expresses frustration after Chiefs trade to Rams

Summary

Trent McDuffie learned of his trade from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Los Angeles Rams through a notification during a workout, stating he felt blindsided by the lack of communication. The Chiefs, needing salary cap relief, received four draft picks in return, including the 29th overall pick in the 2026 draft. Transitioning to the Rams, McDuffie signed a four-year extension and expressed excitement about joining a new team under head coach Sean McVay. With McDuffie's departure, the Chiefs are reportedly considering draft options for cornerbacks to fill his role moving forward.

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•McDuffie found out about the trade during a workout session.
•Chiefs received four draft picks, including a first-rounder.
•McDuffie signed a four-year extension with the Rams.
•He expressed frustration over lack of communication from the Chiefs.
•Chiefs expected to pursue cornerback prospects in the draft.

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2:04 AMYahoo Sports — "You Didn't Let Me Know Anything": Trent McDuffie Reveals Frustration After Chiefs Blindsided Him With Trade

What they're saying

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Trent McDuffie found out he was no longer a Kansas City Chief the same way most fans did, through a notification. Speaking on the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast, the former Chiefs cornerback opened up about the exact moment he learned he’d been traded to the Los Angeles Rams, and just how blindsided he really was.
— Yahoo Sports

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