Rams Set New Cornerback Market with Trent McDuffie

0:00On March 9th, the Los Angeles Rams just reset the cornerback market with a massive extension for Trent McDuffy. They traded for him from the Kansas City Chiefs and signed him to a four-year deal where the $124 million, averaging $31 million per year with $100 million in guarantees. That puts him at the top for his position right now. This move sets a new benchmark, especially for stars like New England's Christian Gonzalez, whose next contract could top these numbers. The Rams have also locked up other defensive backs like Quinn Lake and Cam Curle signaling their building a strong secondary. Fans and teams around the league are buzzing about how this shifts free agency plans. Other squads will have to pay a big to match or add defensive back talent this offseason. In other Rams news, cornerback Darius Williams retired after eight seasons in a Super Bowl win in 2021. His exit saves the team $7.5 million in cap space for next year by cutting his projected

1:00hit down to just $1.17 million in dead money. With the legal tapering period kicking off Monday at noon Eastern, expect rumors to fly as teams negotiate with free agents ahead of official. The Rams are gearing up for an active week.