Rams Trade for McDuffie, Shaking Up NFL Market

0:00On March 9th, the Los Angeles Rams just pulled off a blockbuster trade, acquiring Kansas City Chiefs' cornerback Trent McDuffie by giving up one of. Their first round draft picks. The deal sets McDuffie up for a massive new contract extension, making him the highest paid cornerback in NFL history at $31 million per year. His current deal runs through the end of the 2026 season. The trade won't officially process until Wednesday, March 11th, but everything is lined up for McDuffie to join the Rams right away. This two-time Super Bowl champion and two-time All Pro first made his name at the University of Washington before shining in Kansas City mostly. Playing outside corner over the last couple seasons, fans and analysts are buzzing about how this resets the market, especially for the Seattle Seahawks and their star corner, Devon Witherspoon. The three-time pro-boulder earned his first All Pro not last year, and is key to their defense and coverage, run support, and even blitzing. Devon Witherspoon became extension eligible back in January, and the Seahawks have until

1:04May 1st to pick up his fifth year option worth more than $21 million for the 2027 season. So far, no players from the 2023 draft class have signed extensions. This move could spark a race at the top of the position, with eyes also on whether the Rams lock up wide receiver Pukka Nakua before Seattle moves on. Jackson, Smith, and Jigba, keeping the off-season drama rolling.