Rams Set Record with McDuffie Trade

0:00On March 9th, the Los Angeles Rams just made a huge move by trading for cornerback Trent McDuffy from the Kansas City Chiefs, and signing him to a 4-year extension worth $124 million. That deal sets a new record, making him the highest-paid player his position in NFL history, with an average annual value of $31 million. It tops the previous mark of $30.1 million, held by Saw Scardner. McDuffy's contract also packs in $100 million guaranteed, beating the next closest by more than $10 million. Rams fans are buzzing about this addition, as it targets their biggest defense of whole. Their past defense ranked 22nd in the league last year, allowing over 225 yards per game through the air. General manager, Les Need, hopes it extends the window around quarterback Matthew Stafford. McDuffy, a 2022 first round pick, in all pro and 2023, was due to play on his 5th year option worth about.

1:01$13.6 million. The Rams gave up four draft picks, including the 29th overall this year, in the deal. The trade won't be official until the new league year starts on Wednesday, but it's already sparking talk amid other offseason shakes like offensive. Taco tied his Howard, heading to the Cleveland Browns and running back, David Montgomery landing with the Houston Texans.