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The smoke has cleared since the blockbuster announcement of the Kansas City Chiefs trading away All-Pro defensive back Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams. Since the deal, Los Angeles has signed former Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson to recreate the pairing on the West Coast, prompting comments from McDuffie at his introductory press conference.
"Seventh-round pick, not a lot of people believed in him," McDuffie said. "He worked hard, day in, day out, and again, one of those guys that was able to live out his dreams as a Kansas City Chief. Just the relationship and the respect I've had for J-Wat, knowing what he's going to bring to this team, the hard work, the grit, the attitude, the just the overall swag of being a football player. I think it'll be really helpful having both of us in here and kind of just adding to the culture."
McDuffie was immediately signed to a record-breaking contract extension following the trade with the Chiefs. The Rams signed Watson to a three-year, $51 million deal with $34M guaranteed.
In 2025, Watson ended his season with 64 total tackles, two sacks, and two interceptions. McDuffie, whose season was also cut short due to injury, is hoping for the same continuity in Los Angeles as the duo had under defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo in Kansas City.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Ex-Chiefs DB Trent McDuffie praises teammate's decision to join Rams
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"Seventh-round pick, not a lot of people believed in him," McDuffie said. "He worked hard, day in, day out, and again, one of those guys that was able to live out his dreams as a Kansas City Chief. Just the relationship and the respect I've had for J-Wat, knowing what he's going to bring to this team, the hard work, the grit, the attitude, the just the overall swag of being a football player. I think it'll be really helpful having both of us in here and kind of just adding to the culture."
McDuffie was immediately signed to a record-breaking contract extension following the trade with the Chiefs. The Rams signed Watson to a three-year, $51 million deal with $34M guaranteed.
In 2025, Watson ended his season with 64 total tackles, two sacks, and two interceptions. McDuffie, whose season was also cut short due to injury, is hoping for the same continuity in Los Angeles as the duo had under defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo in Kansas City.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Ex-Chiefs DB Trent McDuffie praises teammate's decision to join Rams
Continue reading...
