Rams Make Trent McDuffie Highest Paid Cornerback in NFL History With New Extension

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The Los Angeles Rams signed star cornerback Trent McDuffie to a record four-year, $124 million extension on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal includes $100 million guaranteed.

This contract makes 25-year-old McDuffie the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.

ESPN sources: Rams and Trent McDuffie reached agreement today on a record four-year, $124 million extension that includes $100 million guaranteed and makes him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. McDuffie gets a trade and a new deal days apart as the Rams and CAA Football… pic.twitter.com/53cisV7oG8

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2026

Rams Are Prioritizing Improving the Secondary For 2026​

When quarterback Matthew Stafford announced he would be returning for the 2026 season during his acceptance speech for the 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player Award, the Rams knew it was time to make some big roster moves this offseason.

Los Angeles has a small window remaining with both Stafford and superstar wide receiver Davante Adams on the team. Both veterans are nearing retirement, and with the Super Bowl set to take place at SoFi Stadium next season, the stage is set for the Rams to win the championship.

One of the Rams’ biggest priorities this offseason is improving its secondary.

That initiative started with signing safety Quentin Lake to a three-year contract extension in January. Then, the Rams acquired McDuffie in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. And most recently, Los Angeles re-signed safety Kam Curl to a three-year, $36 million deal in free agency.

McDuffie is an LA Native​

McDuffie played football at three Southern California high schools: St. John Bosco, Servite and Mater Dei. He spent his senior season at St. John Bosco, and his freshman season at Mater Dei, which are two of the top LA high school football teams.

He was teammates with Lake while playing at Mater Dei.

McDuffie told reporters in August he would want to play for the Rams, so that he could be close to his family.

“You’re going to get me in trouble,” McDuffie said, per ESPN’s Sarah Barshop. “Let’s think. If I could play for another team, I’d probably want to play close to my family, so that would probably be the L.A. Rams so that my family could come see every single game.”

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Sep 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) takes the field prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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