Rams Acquire All-Pro CB Trent McDuffie in Trade with Chiefs

Los Angeles sends draft picks to Kansas City for the 25-year-old cornerback

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Los Angeles Rams have reportedly acquired All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs in a blockbuster trade. The Rams will send the No. 29 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, as well as a fifth and sixth-round pick in 2026, to the Chiefs, who will also receive a third-round pick in 2027 from Los Angeles.

Why it matters

This trade represents a significant move for both teams as they look to bolster their rosters ahead of the upcoming season. The Rams, who are coming off a Super Bowl win, add a top-tier cornerback to their defense, while the Chiefs receive valuable draft capital to potentially address other needs on their team.

The details

McDuffie, a 25-year-old California native, spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Chiefs, earning second-team All-Pro honors in 2024 after recording two interceptions and 13 pass breakups. The Rams and McDuffie are expected to work towards a contract extension, as he has one year remaining on his rookie deal.

  • The trade was reported on March 4, 2026.
  • McDuffie's fifth-year option was picked up by the Chiefs in April 2025, fully guaranteeing his salary for the 2026 season.

The players

Trent McDuffie

A 25-year-old All-Pro cornerback who was traded from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Los Angeles Rams.

Patrick Mahomes

The quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, who reacted to the trade on social media.

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What they’re saying

“You're going to get me in trouble. Let's think. If I could play for another team, I'd probably want to play close to my family, so that would probably be the L.A. Rams so that my family could come see every single game.”

— Trent McDuffie (ESPN)

“damn”

— Patrick Mahomes (X)

What’s next

The Rams and McDuffie are expected to work towards a contract extension, as he has one year remaining on his rookie deal.

The takeaway

This trade represents a significant move for both the Rams and Chiefs as they look to position themselves for success in the upcoming NFL season. The Rams add a top-tier cornerback to their defense, while the Chiefs receive valuable draft capital to address other needs on their roster.