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Laurent Duvernay-Tardif

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

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is a Canadian physician and former NFL guard. He won Super Bowl LIV with the Kansas City Chiefs and retired from professional football in 2023.

Early life and education

Duvernay-Tardif was born in Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, and attended McGill University in Montreal. He played university football while pursuing medical studies, eventually earning a medical degree from McGill.

NFL career and Super Bowl win

He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft and played guard for the team. He won Super Bowl LIV with the Chiefs in 2020 and later played for the New York Jets before retiring on September 21, 2023.

Medical career and public profile

Duvernay-Tardif is known for completing his medical training alongside his football career. His public profile grew through community work and public-health efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, earning recognition in Quebec and across Canada.

In short

  • Played college football at McGill University
  • Won Super Bowl LIV with Kansas City Chiefs
  • Retired from NFL in September 2023
  • Also a licensed physician
Canadian angle

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.

Quick 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.
Did he win a Super Bowl?
Yes. He won Super Bowl LIV with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Sources

  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