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The Los Angeles Rams are set to acquire All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs, offering a first-round pick and additional selections. Following the trade, they plan to extend McDuffies contract for four years, worth $124 million with $100 million guaranteed, potentially setting a new high mark for cornerbacks. McDuffie, a first-round pick in 2022, earned All-Pro honors last year and is due $13.6 million this season. This move strengthens the Rams secondary and follows general manager Les Sneads history of successful cornerback trades. The deal impacts the Philadelphia Eagles, who face the Rams next season and have stars Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean up for extensions in 2027. Mitchell, a Pro Bowl selection and All-Pro, leads cornerbacks in catch rate allowed and target separation, while DeJean also shines. The Rams move could raise the market value for cornerbacks across the league.

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