Rams Splurge on McDuffie, NFL's Highest-Paid Corner

0:00On March 4, the Los Angeles Rams just traded a first-round pick to get corner-back Trent McDuffy from the Kansas City Chiefs. Now reports say they are likely to extend him with a deal that makes him the highest-paid corner in NFL history over $30 million per season. This move helps the Rams build a stronger secondary to challenge rivals in the NFC West, especially Seattle's Jackson-Smith Injigba. McDuffy has solid coverage skills, allowing just 6.2 yards per target over the last four seasons. Fans and analysts see the high price as part of a shifting market for defensive backs. Smaller corners like Derek Stingley and Devon Witherspoon ranked among the league's best last year, proving size is not everything. The Rams have salary cap flexibility with the cap topping $300 million for the first time. This extension won't hit hard until at least 2028, giving them room after 2026 commitments. McDuffy steps in over some young Rams linemen who might wait for deals, betting big on his

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