The Kansas City Chiefs went 6-11. Repeat: The Kansas City Chiefs went 6-11.
That doesn't happen. And so maybe something has to change.
Occasionally over the course of the season, there were wonderings as to whether cornerback Trent McDuffie is a trade candidate. The Chiefs couldn't get him signed to a long-term contract extension.
He's an All-Pro player, but maybe the Chiefs would be better served turning him into different assets.
Bleacher Report's Alex Ballentine sees a match, writing that the Chiefs could trade McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams for a 2026 first-round pick that would come in the back half of the opening round.
"We know that general manager Les Snead is not one to sit on his hands to address a need. Snead has a long track record of trading picks for star players," Ballentine writes. "They also happen to have two first-round picks, which could pave the way for the Rams to deal their late first and use the 13th pick they got from the Falcons. At the same time, Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach isn't afraid to trade away players if they don't want to pay up. McDuffie and the Chiefs attempted to negotiate a new contract ahead of the season, but couldn't come to terms. McDuffie is an ideal defensive back to anchor a secondary. His ability to play press-man coverage, combined with his positional versatility, is relatively unique."
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The Rams have tons of upcoming cap space, which would help them ink McDuffie to a wealthy, long-term deal.
The Chiefs would get a chance at a reload with that first-round pick, getting a young and talented player on a cheap contract to join the hopes of contending again in the future.
It'd certainly be a flashy deal, but maybe it makes sense for both sides.
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