Former Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie is now the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history after agreeing to a massive new deal with the Los Angeles Rams.According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, McDuffie and the Rams finalized a four-year extension worth $124 million, including $100 million guaranteed. The contract sets a new benchmark for cornerbacks across the league.Earlier this week, Kansas City agreed to send McDuffie to the Rams in exchange for four draft picks. As part of the trade, the Chiefs are expected to receive:The No. 29 overall pick in the 2026 NFL DraftFifth- and sixth-round selections in 2026A third-round pick in the 2027 draftKansas City already owns the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 draft, giving the team two selections in the first round in next month’s draft. McDuffie had spent his entire NFL career with Kansas City after being selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —
Former Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie is now the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history after agreeing to a massive new deal with the Los Angeles Rams.
According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, McDuffie and the Rams finalized a four-year extension worth $124 million, including $100 million guaranteed.
The contract sets a new benchmark for cornerbacks across the league.
Earlier this week, Kansas City agreed to send McDuffie to the Rams in exchange for four draft picks.
As part of the trade, the Chiefs are expected to receive:
The No. 29 overall pick in the 2026 NFL DraftFifth- and sixth-round selections in 2026A third-round pick in the 2027 draft
Kansas City already owns the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 draft, giving the team two selections in the first round in next month’s draft.
McDuffie had spent his entire NFL career with Kansas City after being selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.