Trent Green

Lore & Background

Green was traded to the Chiefs in 2001 for the 12th overall pick in the 2001 NFL draft. During his six seasons as Kansas City's starter, he led the team to one division title and two playoff appearances while earning two Pro Bowl selections. He started 80 consecutive games during his first five years with the Chiefs, a team record.

In Their Own Story

Under the bright lights of Arrowhead, amidst eighty thousand screaming fans, Trent Green remained unnervingly calm. He scanned the safety’s alignment, calculating the soft spot in the zone before the snap. There was no hesitation in his dropback, only rhythmic precision. As the pocket held firm, he released a tight spiral that found Tony Gonzalez in stride—a throw made with the timing of a metronome and the quiet confidence of a man who knew exactly where his playmakers would be.

Reader's Guide

Green's tenure with the Chiefs was 2001–2006. He led the team to one AFC West division championship (2003) and two playoff appearances. He was not inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame according to the source.

Did You Know?

• Green tied the record for the longest career pass play in NFL history (99 yards) on December 22, 2002, on a pass to Marc Boerigter.
• In 2003, Green led the Chiefs to a 13–3 record and a first-round bye, but they lost in the divisional playoff to the Colts in a game with no punts by either team.
• Green suffered a severe concussion in the first game of the 2006 season and later returned to lead the Chiefs to a playoff appearance.