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Did Chiefs win blockbuster Trent McDuffie trade? Breaking down KC’s haul

Podcast: SportsBeat KC
Published: Mar 4, 2026
Duration seconds: 787
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Summary

Trent McDuffie’s time with the Kansas City Chiefs has come to a close. In a blockbuster trade Wednesday, the Chiefs traded McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams for a haul of draft picks. On SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR, beat writer Pete Sweeney, columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian react to KC trading one of its best and most popular players. How will the Chiefs replace McDuffie, an All-Pro slot cornerback who helped the Chiefs win two Super Bowls — and how does this move impact the team’s draft approach? We discuss on this special edition of SportsBeat KC. 0:35 — Our reactions to the Chiefs’ haul of picks 4:50 — What are the Chiefs losing by letting go of McDuffie? 6:17 — The Chiefs’ secondary, as it stands 10:01 — KC’s track record of developing top cornerbacks