Rams Trade for McDuffie, Bet Big on 2023

0:00On April 5th, the Los Angeles Rams pulled off a huge trade this off-season, grabbing corner-back Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs. They sent over a first-round pick and some extra assets, then locked him up with a $124 million dollar four-year extension right away. Rams GM let's need when all in here, betting big on their current roster with Matthew Stafford set to return from injury. This fits their win now push, especially after last season's ups and downs on defense. One NFL executive nailed why this makes sense, telling the athletic they don't mind the cost at all. With Stafford healthy and the team still in contention, you got to swing for another ring while you can. They didn't empty the tank completely either, holding onto their 13th overall first-round pick from the Atlanta Falcons deal. That gives them firepower for both right now and down the road. McDuffie shores up their secondary just in time, setting the Rams up strong for whatever comes next in this loaded NFC West race.