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Laurent Duvernay-Tardif

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is a Canadian physician and former professional American football player.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is a Canadian physician and former professional American football player. He played guard in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets, won Super Bowl LIV with Kansas City, and announced his retirement from professional football in 2023.

Early life and education

Duvernay-Tardif was born in Quebec and attended McGill University, where he played university football. He combined his athletic career with medical studies and later earned a medical degree from McGill.

Professional football career

He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014 and became an NFL guard. He later played for the New York Jets and retired from professional football in 2023.

Medical career and public profile

Duvernay-Tardif is recognized for pursuing medicine alongside professional football. His profile expanded further through his public-health work during the COVID-19 pandemic and related community involvement.

Honours and recognition

He won Super Bowl LIV with the Chiefs and has received public recognition in Canada for his sports and community contributions, including honours from Montreal and Quebec institutions.

Key facts

  • Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is a Canadian physician and former NFL guard.
  • He played college football at McGill University and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014.
  • He won Super Bowl LIV with the Chiefs and later played for the New York Jets.
  • He announced his retirement from the NFL on September 21, 2023.
  • He is known for his medical career and community work, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Canadian context

He is a prominent Canadian sports figure from Quebec and a McGill University graduate, making him notable to Canadian readers for both his NFL career and his medical career.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Laurent Duvernay-Tardif?
He is a Canadian physician and former NFL guard best known for playing with the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets.
What position did he play?
He played guard on the offensive line.
Which teams did he play for in the NFL?
He played for the Kansas City Chiefs and later the New York Jets.
Did he win a Super Bowl?
Yes. He won Super Bowl LIV with the Kansas City Chiefs.
When did he retire from football?
He announced his retirement from the NFL on September 21, 2023.
What is he known for besides football?
He is known for completing medical training and for his philanthropic and community work.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurent_Duvernay-Tardif
    Supports: Birth date, Canadian physician status, NFL position, retirement date
  2. Association des établissements privés du Québec — https://www.aqt.ca/bio-laurent-duvernay-tardif
    Supports: NFL career, Super Bowl LIV, medical doctorate, Fondation LDT
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/16958/laurent-duvernay-tardif
    Supports: Birth date, college, draft details, birthplace
  4. McGill Athletics — https://mcgillathletics.ca/sports/football/roster/laurent-duvernay-tardif/3608
    Supports: McGill football career and awards
  5. Ordre de Montréal — https://ville.montreal.qc.ca/ordre/laurent-duvernay-tardif
    Supports: Medical degree, pandemic service, honours and recognition
  6. CBS Sports — https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2129587/laurent-duvernay-tardif/
    Supports: Jets tenure, retirement announcement, Chiefs career timeline