Chiefs Trade McDuffie, Gain Draft Capital

0:00You're listening to NFL News Today, subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Kansas City Chiefs shook up the NFL on Wednesday by trading star-corner-back Trent McDuffy to the Los Angeles Rams. In return, they picked up the 29th overall draft selection, two later-round picks this year and a third-rounder in 2027. McDuffy, a 25-year-old all-pro with two Super Bowl rings, leaves behind a legacy of big plays on those championship defenses. The move frees up $13.6 million in calf space for 2026, pushing the Chiefs total flexibility to about $23.3 million right away. Fans and teammates hate to see him go, especially with the secondary already thin-heading into free agency. Losing him means relying on younger, less proven corners like Noel Williams and Christian Fulton, while safety-brying cook and others could hit the market too. That draft capital give General Manager Brett Veach more ammo to target defensive line

1:02help or even offensive weapons early. Reports say the team wants to re-sign cornerback Jaylen Watson and might chase running backs like Kenneth Walker in free agency. Overall, it's a calculated risk to retool for the future. Veach has a strong track record spotting secondary talent, and with a deep draft class ahead, the Chiefs are betting on striking gold again, just like they did with McDuffy back in the day. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. What is cooler than cool, a pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.