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30 things to know about the Chiefs ahead of Super Bowl: A great nickname, some trivia, and why one of their star players changed his uniform number

February 6, 2025

Nov 20, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) looks to pass as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) defends during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

When the Eagles played Kansas City in the Super Bowl two years ago, Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie wore uniform No. 21. When the two teams line up again on Sunday, he’ll be wearing No. 22.
Here’s why.
McDuffie was a rookie in 2022, and when the Chiefs’ equipment people assigned him the No. 21 he kept quiet. He really wanted No. 22, but that belonged to veteran safety Juan Thornhill and McDuffie wasn’t interested in making a fuss. No. 22 is the number McDuffie’s late brother wore.
Tyler McDuffie died in 2015 from an unspecified heart condition, Trent McDuffie told the Kansas City Star. Following his brother’s death, Trent “just really blacked out,” he told the Star in 2023, “for a goo...

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