Rams Lock Up McDuffie, Leaving Mayfield in the Dust

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Los Angeles Rams wasted no time locking up quarterback Trent McDuffy with a 4-year, $124 million contract extension. This deal, just days after trading for the 25-year-old All-Pro from the Kansas City Chiefs, includes $100 million in, guarantees, and makes him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Here this week, the Rams pulled off the blockbuster trade, sending four draft picks to Kansas City, including the 29th overall selection in, the 2026 draft. McDuffy, a two-time Super Bowl champion, now heads into his fifth season on top of the market. This news hits hard for Tampa Bay Buccaneer's quarterback, Baker Mayfield, who's still waiting on a new deal. McDuffy's guarantee alone matches the full value of Mayfield's current contract, despite the quarterback leading his team to two-straight division. Titles.

1:00Mayfield has thrown for more than 4,000 yards each of the past two seasons, yet he's slipped to 17th among active NFL quarterbacks in. Total contract value, with an average of $33.33 million per year. Fans and analysts see it as unfair, compared to stars like Matthew Stafford. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers seem in no rush amid tight cap space, leaving Mayfield to play out his deal until free agency in 2027. For now, his pay still tops even the league's top cornerbacks, but the gap with the league quarterbacks keeps growing. D&N is sponsored by our partner. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILO.COM