Rams Trade for McDuffie, Boosting Secondary

0:00On March 5th, the Los Angeles Rams are set to acquire Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback Trent McDuffey and a trade that addresses their top defensive need. They're parting with the 29th overall pick in next month's draft along with 5th and 6th round selections this year and a third rounder. Next year, the deal goes official next Wednesday when the NFL's new league year begins. This shores up the secondary with the 25-year-old pro-Bull standout just hitting his prime years. Keeping their 13th overall pick gives the Rams plenty of options now. They're in win-now mode with quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receivers like Puka, Nakuwa, and Devonte Adams whose contract wraps up after this. Season. Speculation points to USC Y receiver, McCuy Lemon, as a slot weapon to complement the group right away and replace Adam's long term. Oregon Titan Kenyan Sedeek offers athletic upside at every field level while Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson could groom as Stafford's eventual successor. With the draft looming,

1:04this trade ramps up excitement around how the Rams build their roster for another deep playoff push.