Rams' McDuffie Deal: Less Guaranteed Than Reported

0:00This is Corey with the story with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Los Angeles Rams traded for cornerback Trent McDuffie and quickly signed him to a big extension, making him one of the top paid players at his. Position? Initial reports called it a four-year deal worth $124 million, with $100 million guaranteed. But those numbers do not tell the whole picture. Digging deeper, sources like Over the Cap and SpotTrack show about $50 million guaranteed at signing, including bonuses and future pay. More guarantees kick in later, like $27 million in 2028 if he's on the roster by early 2027 and another. $23 million the next year. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how this fits the Rams plans. McDuffie came from the Kansas City Chiefs, where he counted $13.6 million against the cap this year. The Rams dropped that to $10.8 million, giving them some short-term relief.

1:01New details reveal roster bonuses too, like $15 million due in 2027 and $5 million in 2030. There's also a per-game active bonus up to $680,000. Overall, it shapes up as a four-year pact worth about $207.5 million, averaging $26.9 million per year. That is less than the first report suggested, and it keeps options open, like trading him after this season. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in sound, built in comfort. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com. Made in AI.