Rams Make All-Pro Trent McDuffie Highest-Paid CB in NFL History

The 25-year-old cornerback signs a 4-year, $124 million extension with the Rams.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Los Angeles Rams have signed cornerback Trent McDuffie to a 4-year, $124 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. The Rams acquired McDuffie, a 2-time Super Bowl champion and 2-time All-Pro, in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this month. The deal includes $100 million in guaranteed money.

Why it matters

This record-breaking contract for McDuffie underscores the Rams' commitment to building a championship-caliber defense and retaining top talent. As one of the league's elite cornerbacks, McDuffie's lockdown coverage abilities are crucial for the Rams' defensive success.

The details

The Rams traded the 29th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, as well as their 5th- and 6th-round picks in 2026 and a 3rd-round pick in 2027, to acquire McDuffie from the Chiefs. McDuffie, 25, recorded 63 tackles, 1 interception and 1 forced fumble in 13 games (all starts) last season before missing the final 4 games due to a knee injury. He has totaled 246 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 34 pass breakups and 3 interceptions in 56 career games since being drafted 21st overall by the Chiefs in 2022.

  • The Rams traded for McDuffie on March 5, 2026.
  • The Chiefs exercised McDuffie's 5th-year option in April 2025.
  • McDuffie missed the final 4 games of the 2025 season due to a knee injury.

The players

Trent McDuffie

A 25-year-old cornerback who was recently traded from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Los Angeles Rams. He is a 2-time Super Bowl champion, 2-time All-Pro, and one of the league's elite cornerbacks.

Los Angeles Rams

The NFL team that acquired Trent McDuffie in a trade and signed him to a record-breaking 4-year, $124 million contract extension.

Kansas City Chiefs

The NFL team that traded cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for multiple draft picks.

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What they’re saying

“This deal for Trent McDuffie shows the Rams' commitment to building a championship-caliber defense. He is one of the best cornerbacks in the league and locking him up long-term is a huge win for us.”

— Les Snead, General Manager, Los Angeles Rams (Los Angeles Times)

What’s next

The Rams will look to integrate McDuffie into their secondary as they aim to defend their Super Bowl title in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Rams' blockbuster trade for and record-setting contract with Trent McDuffie underscores the team's commitment to maintaining an elite defense as they seek to build a dynasty in Los Angeles. McDuffie's lockdown coverage abilities will be crucial as the Rams look to repeat as Super Bowl champions.