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Chiefs' Laurent Duvernay-Tardif Wants 'M.D.' on Jersey After Medical School

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is staying busy this offseason.

As detailed by Aaron Rose for the Kansas City Star, the Kansas City Chiefs guard is currently covering the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, for Radio-Canada. Upon returning home, he will prepare for a medical exam in May.

The 27-year-old has spent seven years at McGill University's medical school in hopes of becoming the first NFL player to double as a licensed physician. If he accomplishes that goal, Duvernay-Tardif would like his jersey to reflect the new title.

"I want to put Duvernay-Tardif M.