Rams Trade for McDuffie, Strengthen Secondary

0:00It's March 9th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Los Angeles Rams landed a major offseason win by trading for star cornerback Trent McDuffy from the Kansas City Chiefs and agreeing to A. Four year, $124 million extension. The deal is pending the New League year, but puts him among the top paid at his position. The trade costs the Rams their 29th overall draft picked this year, plus fifth and sixth rounders now, and a third-rounder next year. McDuffy, a 25-year-old two-time all pro, finishes this season on his fifth year option, worth $13.6 million before the extension kicks in. He's got two Super Bowl rings and grew up just 20 miles from Sofie Stadium, plus he played college ball under the Rams' new defensive backs coach. Fans love the hometown angle, and it fills their biggest need at outside corner. The strong safety cam curl, and Nickelback Quentin Lake also extended, the Rams now have

1:00a solid secondary locked in long term. It's a clear sign they're pushing hard for a title, while quarterback Matthew Stafford, now 38, has limited years left. Heading into free agency, Los Angeles still eyes cornerback depth, a linebacker upgrade, a third-wide receiver, and backup quarterback help. This move clears up their budget for those next steps. CNN is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. It looks like a pillow, it sounds like headphones, built for comfort and sound, so L.I. SoleyPillow.com