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Rams Make History With Trent McDuffie Extension
Los Angeles Rams lock up All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie with record-breaking contract
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to a four-year, $124 million contract extension with cornerback Trent McDuffie, making him the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history. The Rams acquired McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs last week in a trade that sent multiple draft picks the other way. The deal solidifies the Rams' secondary and gives them a young star to build around as they look to win another Super Bowl title.
Why it matters
The Rams are going all-in on winning another championship in what could be quarterback Matthew Stafford's final season. Locking up McDuffie, one of the league's top cornerbacks, is a major move that strengthens their defense and makes them an even more formidable opponent for the rest of the NFL.
The details
The Rams sent the Chiefs one of their 2026 first-round picks, a fifth-round pick, a sixth-round pick, and a 2027 third-round pick in exchange for the 25-year-old McDuffie, who is a two-time Super Bowl champion. The new contract extension will pay McDuffie an average of $31 million per year, eclipsing the previous high for a cornerback set by the Colts' Sauce Gardner and the Texans' Derek Stingley Jr.
- On Feb. 5, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford confirmed he would return for an 18th season while accepting the 2025 NFL MVP award.
- Last week, the Rams traded for McDuffie from the Chiefs.
- On Sunday night, the Rams and McDuffie agreed to a four-year, $124 million extension.
The players
Matthew Stafford
The veteran quarterback of the Los Angeles Rams, who confirmed he would return for an 18th season after winning the 2025 NFL MVP award.
Les Snead
The general manager of the Los Angeles Rams, who engineered the trade for Trent McDuffie and the record-breaking contract extension.
Trent McDuffie
The All-Pro cornerback who was traded from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Los Angeles Rams and signed a four-year, $124 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
What’s next
The trade and extension for Trent McDuffie will become official when the new NFL league year begins on March 11 at 4 p.m. EST.
The takeaway
The Rams' aggressive move to acquire and lock up Trent McDuffie solidifies their secondary and makes them an even more formidable contender for the Super Bowl, especially with veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford returning for what could be his final season.
