The Los Angeles Rams struck a deal with newly acquired cornerback Trent McDuffie for a four-year, $124 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, according to ESPN. The contract includes $100 million guaranteed, ensuring an average salary of $31 million per year.

“[McDuffie’s] play over the first four years of his career justified the payday…”
His performances were critical in leading the Chiefs to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances.

The Rams traded for McDuffie on March 4, with the expectation of a contract agreement. McDuffie, who was expected to earn $13.6 million before the extension, will now exceed that amount significantly in his debut season with the Rams. This move was part of addressing salary cap issues for the Chiefs, who were over-budget entering the offseason.

NFL’s Top-Paid Cornerbacks:
| Player | Team | AAV |
|———————–|——————|————–|
| Trent McDuffie | Rams | $31 million |
| Sauce Gardner | Colts | $30.1 million |
| Derek Stingley Jr. | Texans | $30 million |
| Jaycee Horn | Panthers | $25 million |
| Jalen Ramsey | Steelers | $24.1 million |