Rams Sign Physical Corners, Boost Defense

On March 16th, the Los Angeles Rams started free agency by signing two physical cornerbacks

from the Kansas City Chiefs, Jalen Watson, 6-B2, and 197 pounds, and Trent McDuffy, 5-1-1-193 pounds.

These top athletes bring tackling strength and press coverage skills that contrast sharply

with the Rams' smaller corners from last season, most under. 6-B and lighter than 191 pounds.

The chiefs leaned heavily into aggressive mancovers last year, using a nearly half the time,

while the Rams played with wider cushions to react to, passes. Experts note these new additions

shine in close quarters battles, allowing the Rams to adapt their patterned match system

without a total overhaul, and keep receivers jammed at the line. This upgrade reduces pressure

on the rest of the secondary, freeing up Resign Safety Cam Curl to blitz more as an enforcer,

plus inside linebacker, Nate Landman and Safety, Quentin Lake for versatile roles. It opens doors

for simulated pressures and more aggressive plays overall. Data backs their impact, with Watson

and McDuffy ranking 6th and 11th in defending tight window passes, since entering the league in 20.

22. Play breakdowns show their hands on style, disrupting routes and timings better than similar

Rams attempts, changing entire field dynamics. Rams coaches plan to deploy their versatility in

nickel and dime packages, mixing slot and outside duties to match modern offenses and booster,

defenses sealing across the board.