Trent McDuffie trade puts Chiefs under the salary cap
Arrowhead Pride • • sports
Key Points:
- The Kansas City Chiefs traded cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams for multiple draft picks, including the 29th overall pick in this year’s draft, freeing up $13.6 million in 2026 salary cap space.
- The Chiefs also released tackle Jawaan Taylor, removing his $20 million cap hit and bringing the team to $23.3 million under the salary cap.
- These moves position the Chiefs well for free agency, allowing them to pursue new players without needing to cut additional roster spots beforehand.
- The team may still restructure contracts, such as that of defensive tackle Chris Jones, to create more future cap flexibility, but McDuffie’s departure may reduce the need for major restructures.
