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Stafford looked sharp in his camp debut on Day 2, connecting with Nacua, Adams and CJ Daniels as Stetson Bennett IV took most second-team reps; Lampkin intercepted again while McDuffie and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. pressed receivers in a heated cornerback battle, Garrett pressured the QB, and Braden Fiske forced Stafford to roll out in a competitive Rams practice.
After a two-month negotiation, the Los Angeles Rams finally acquired Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns, with Cleveland insisting the return include Rams rookie Jared Verse; Garrett waived his no-trade clause after a final meeting with Browns ownership. In the fallout, Philadelphia rumors were denied, while Verse—who thrived with LA, earning two Pro Bowls and a Defensive Rookie of the Year honor—expressed sadness about leaving the Rams. Separately, the Rams had traded their 29th overall pick to Kansas City for Trent McDuffie. The deal boosts LA as it tries to maximize Matthew Stafford’s remaining years.
Opening day of 2026 free agency delivered a mix of smart upgrades and bold gambles: Kansas City added Kenneth Walker III to energize its offense, Buffalo acquired DJ Moore to boost its downfield attack, and the Rams traded for Trent McDuffie and extended him to fortify the secondary; the Dolphins signed Malik Willis as a high‑upside quarterback option, the Raiders handed Tyler Linderbaum a jaw‑dropping center contract, and Atlanta brought in Tua Tagovailoa on a low‑risk one‑year deal while Carolina committed big money to Jaelan Phillips; Cincinnati added Bryan Cook to shore up the back end, and Indianapolis re-signed Alec Pierce as roster reshaping continues.
On day one of the 2026 NFL free-agency window, the winners include Ravens head coach Jesse Minter after Baltimore traded for Maxx Crosby, Trent McDuffie moving to the Rams with a four-year, $124 million extension, Brett Veach adding Kenneth Walker III and securing Travis Kelce’s return, Alec Pierce re-signing with the Colts (four years, up to $116 million), and Tyler Linderbaum becoming the highest-paid center with an $81 million deal for the Raiders; losers include Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for missing Crosby, Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio after Jaelan Phillips left, and Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. whose situation is clouded by injury and a regime change in Atlanta.
As the NFL legal tampering period approaches, teams are clearing cap space, re-signing players, and making moves before the new league year. A notable development: Trent McDuffie signed with the Rams, signaling a reset of the cornerback market as free agency nears.
The Rams reached a four-year, $124 million extension with Trent McDuffie ($100 million guaranteed), making him the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback after they acquired the former Chiefs standout in a trade, as they push for title contention.
The Rams reached a four-year, $124 million extension with cornerback Trent McDuffie, including $100 million guaranteed and an average of about $31 million per year in new money, making him the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback by annual value. The deal comes as Rams previously agreed to trade for McDuffie from the Chiefs, a move that adds a two-time Super Bowl champion and 2023 AP first-team All-Pro to a defense that will now keep him long-term.
The Rams are closing in on a long-term extension with cornerback Trent McDuffie, who was acquired from the Chiefs in a trade that included the 29th overall pick and other picks. NFL Media says there’s significant progress toward a deal that could make him the league’s highest-paid cornerback; McDuffie is due $13.632 million in 2026, and the trade could be finalized when the new league year starts.
Trent McDuffie agreed to a four-year, $124 million extension with the Los Angeles Rams, making him the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback. The deal follows his trade from Kansas City and signals LA’s commitment to him as a defensive cornerstone, backed by strong 2023-24 PFF grades and versatile outside/slot coverage.
The Los Angeles Rams and Trent McDuffie are close to finalizing a contract extension that would make him the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback at over $30 million per season, per NFL Network insiders, days after his blockbuster trade from Kansas City. The deal would follow his 2026 fifth-year option of $13.63 million and would cement him as a defensive centerpiece for a Rams title run, as several corners already sit on $100 million+ deals.
Chiefs guard Trey Smith says the team trusts GM Brett Veach and the front office to replace Trent McDuffie after his trade to the Rams, citing Veach's knack for finding talent deep in drafts and the need to fill multiple CB spots as McDuffie departs.
The Chiefs are targeting a cost-efficient running back this month, avoiding top-tier names and looking for around $8 million per year, as Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt reach free agency. The Trent McDuffie trade reportedly came together with potential partners like the Rams or Giants and allowed Kansas City to clear cap space; KC now sits roughly $23 million under the cap with picks No. 9 and 29, giving them flexibility to add talent via free agency or the draft.
Kevin Patra grades five notable 2026 offseason trades across running back, wide receiver, offensive line, defensive line and cornerback: David Montgomery to the Houston Texans (Texans grade A-; Lions receive Juice Scruggs and picks), DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills (Bills grade B-; Bears receive a 2026 second-round pick, Bears grade A-), Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns (grade B), Jermaine Johnson II–T'Vondre Sweat swap (Jets receive Sweat; Titans receive Johnson II, grade C+), and Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams (Rams receive McDuffie; Chiefs acquire a No. 29 pick plus additional picks; grade B). The grades weigh each move’s fit for team needs, cap impact and future draft capital as 2026 unfolds.
The Kansas City Chiefs traded All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams for multiple draft assets (including the 29th overall pick and a 2027 third-rounder), freeing about $23.3 million in 2026 cap space to pursue free agents or retain others. In the short term, KC’s secondary is thinner after losing a proven playmaker; in the long term, the move provides more draft ammo and cap flexibility to rebuild the defense, while McDuffie joins a Rams squad positioned to capitalize in big moments.
In a post-combine mock draft, the Chiefs trade Trent McDuffie to the Rams for extra first-round picks, then use one of the new slots to draft Kenyon Sadiq as a Travis Kelce replacement at 12, while Monroe Freeling rises into the first round, among a wide set of Round 1 projections.