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Chiefs’ Trent McDuffie pays somber tribute to his late brother with game-day fit

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie arrives prior to the Chiefs game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie wore a jacket that honored his late brother as he arrived for the Indianapolis game Sunday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. tljungblad@kcstar.com
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  • Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie wore a jacket honoring his late brother Tyler.
  • McDuffie wears No. 22 to honor Tyler, who died from a heart complication.
  • The jacket referenced Luke 11:2-4; Mahomes displayed fall fashion at Arrowhead.

Trent McDuffie’s game-day fit Sunday matched the serious mood his teammates carried into GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium before the Indianapolis game.

The cornerback wore a jacket with images of his late brother on the front and back.

McDuffie was 13 when his second-oldest brother, Tyler, died from what he has described as a heart complication. McDuffie wears No. 22, like his brother, to honor his memory.

The back of the jacket referenced the Biblical passage Luke 11:2-4, the Lord’s Prayer.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes leaned into fall style, pairing a maroon-colored Dior sweatshirt with rust-colored corduroy pants.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes arrives prior to the Chiefs game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes in head-to-toe maroon. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com

Other teammates seemed to be in “blue” moods.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu arrives prior to the Chiefs game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Sleek - as always - in denim: defensive end Charles Omenihu. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Kristian Fulton arrives prior to the Chiefs game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
And more denim, on cornerback Kristian Fulton. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith arrives prior to the Chiefs game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Trey Smith was in a blue mood. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Wanya Morris (64) arrive for the game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Offensive tackle Wanya Morris wore a navy jacket with serious angel energy. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com

It’s most definitely jacket and sweatshirt season.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster arrives prior to the Chiefs game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster wore oversized khaki. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jalen Royals (11) arrives for the game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Wide receiver Jalen Royals. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace (30) arrives for the game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray (83) arrives for the game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Tight end Noah Gray. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Lisa Gutierrez
The Kansas City Star
Lisa Gutierrez has been a reporter for The Kansas City Star since 2000. She learned journalism at the University of Kansas, her alma mater. She writes about pop culture, local celebrities, trends and life in the metro through its people. Oh, and dogs. You can reach her at lgutierrez@kcstar.com or follow her on Twitter - @LisaGinKC.
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