The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to trade standout cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a package of draft picks, according to multiple reports citing people familiar with the deal.
Kansas City is expected to receive the 29th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, along with fifth- and sixth-round selections in this year’s draft and a third-round pick in 2027.
McDuffie, a first-round pick in 2022, quickly developed into one of the league’s top defensive backs during his time with the Chiefs. The two-time Super Bowl champion earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2023 and second-team recognition in 2024 while playing a versatile role in Kansas City’s secondary.
The move helps address a major need for the Rams, who struggled in pass defense last season. Adding McDuffie gives Los Angeles an elite cornerback as the team looks to capitalize on its championship window with veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford.
For the Chiefs, the trade adds valuable draft capital while also providing salary cap flexibility as the team builds around star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
McDuffie, who grew up in the Los Angeles area, is entering the final season of his rookie contract and is expected to work toward a long-term extension with the Rams.