The Rams land one of the NFL's best young cornerbacks in a bold, win-now move. Multiple sources confirm Kansas City traded McDuffie for four draft picks, signaling LA's aggressive intentions. McDuffie is a Pro Bowl-caliber corner who immediately upgrades the Rams' secondary significantly. Fans are buzzing about McDuffie recruiting Jaylen Watson too, suggesting genuine buy-in to the LA culture. If McDuffie stays healthy, the Rams' defense becomes a legitimate top-five unit in the NFC.
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This trade grades out as a slight overpay for the Los Angeles Rams — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Trent's on-field performance ranks in the upper half among NFL CBs, grading him as a solid starter at the position. His $31.0M average annual value ranks as mid-range money for the CB market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — solid starter production at mid-range money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Trent is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 4-year, $124.0M contract with $50.0M guaranteed (40%) represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Contract Details
Length
4 years
Total Value
$124.0M
AAV
$31.0M
Guaranteed
$50.0M
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