{"id":36800,"date":"2026-03-09T18:27:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T17:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matchplug.com\/blog\/?p=36800"},"modified":"2026-03-09T18:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T17:27:11","slug":"rams-and-trent-mcduffie-closing-in-on-record-breaking-extension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matchplug.com\/blog\/rams-and-trent-mcduffie-closing-in-on-record-breaking-extension\/","title":{"rendered":"Rams and Trent McDuffie Closing In on Record-Breaking Extension"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just days after landing him in a blockbuster trade, the Los Angeles Rams are on the verge of making Trent McDuffie the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.<\/p>\n<p>Significant progress has been made on an extension that is expected to pay McDuffie more than $30 million per season, according to NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. The two sides have been going back and forth and are now within striking distance of a deal.<\/p>\n<p>The Rams acquired McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this week in exchange for four draft picks, including the 26th overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. McDuffie is currently set to play the 2026 season on his fifth-year rookie option worth $13.63 million, making a long-term extension a priority for both sides.<\/p>\n<p>The 2023 All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion was drafted by Kansas City in the first round in 2022 and quickly established himself as one of the best corners in the league. The Chiefs felt they could not afford to keep him, while the Rams clearly view him as a cornerstone of their defence as they push for a championship.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, Sauce Gardner leads all cornerbacks in average annual value at $30.1 million, with Derek Stingley Jr. just behind at $30 million. Three corners have crossed the $100 million total value threshold. McDuffie appears set to leapfrog them all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just days after landing him in a blockbuster trade, the Los Angeles Rams are on the verge of making Trent McDuffie the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Significant progress has been made on an extension that is expected to pay McDuffie more than $30 million per season, according to NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. The two sides have been going back and forth and are now within striking distance of a deal. The Rams acquired McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this week in exchange for four draft picks, including the 26th overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. McDuffie is currently set to play the 2026 season on his fifth-year rookie option worth $13.63 million, making a long-term extension a priority for both sides. The 2023 All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion was drafted by Kansas City in the first round in 2022 and quickly established himself as one of the best corners in the league. The Chiefs felt they could not afford to keep him, while the Rams clearly view him as a cornerstone of their defence as they push for a championship. Currently, Sauce Gardner leads all cornerbacks in average annual value at $30.1 million, with Derek Stingley Jr. just behind at $30 million. Three corners have crossed the $100 million total value threshold. 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