Rams Trade for McDuffie, Set to Break CB Market

0:00You're listening to NFL News Today, subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Los Angeles Rams just made a big move by trading for cornerback Trent McDuffy from the Kansas City Chiefs. They gave up four draft picks, including a first rounder this year. This deal shows how serious they are about bolstering their defense with one of the league's top young talents. McDuffy has just one year left on his current deal, worth $13.6 million for next season. The Chiefs passed on resigning him because of their tight salary cap and his steep asking price. Meanwhile, the Rams have plenty of cap space to make something happen. At 25 years old, McDuffy is already an all pro performer and a former first round pick. Fans and analysts see this as a smart grab for the Rams, who need elite coverage to compete. His track record justifies the hype around his future payday. According to reports from NFL Networks in Rappaport, McDuffy is set to land the richest extension for a cornerback.

1:01That means topping the $30.1 million per year that Sauce Gardner makes, potentially resetting the market at his position. The Rams plan to lock him up long term, much like they did with Jalen Ramsey after trading for him back in 2019. The deal should finalize next week, paving the way for quick extension talks. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode, press play, put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .