Rams Trade for McDuffie, Sign Watson

On March 11, the Los Angeles Rams just made a blockbuster move by trading for Kansas City

Chiefs quarterback Trent McDuffie.

In the deal, they sent over a first-round pick, a fifth-rounder, and a sixth-rounder in

the 2026 draft, plus a third-round pick in 20.

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Right away, the Rams locked him up with a four-year extension where the $124 million starting

after his fifth-year option in.

In 2026, that deal averages out to $31 million a year, making McDuffie the highest-paid

quarterback in NFL history.

He's earned it with standout play, including first-team all-pro honors in 2023 and second

team in 2024.

His skills stand out in man coverage, tackling and even blitzing from both inside and outside

spots.

The Rams didn't stop there, signing former Chiefs quarterback Jalen Watson in free agency

to reunite the duo.

Now defensive coordinator Chris Shula has two top corners to build around, a huge step

up from last season's group.

This revamped secondary could transform the Rams' defense heading into next year, giving

them real firepower in the backfield.