Latest prediction sees Rams trading for Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro defender

The Los Angeles Rams are gearing up for their third NFC Championship Game of the Sean McVay era where they will face the Seattle Seahawks. The two NFC West rivals split their first two matchups in the regular season, with Seattle winning the most recent matchup in a Thursday night classic.

And while the Rams have a Super Bowl in sight, Alex Ballentine of Bleacher Report is looking ahead to the offseason, where he predicts the Rams will acquire Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie in exchange for one of their two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.

"We know that general manager Les Snead is not one to sit on his hands to address a need," Ballentine writes. "Snead has a long track record of trading picks for star players. They also happen to have two first-round picks, which could pave the way for the Rams to deal their late first and use the 13th pick they got from the Falcons. At the same time, Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach isn't afraid to trade away players if they don't want to pay up. McDuffie and the Chiefs attempted to negotiate a new contract ahead of the season, but couldn't come to terms."

"McDuffie is an ideal defensive back to anchor a secondary. His ability to play press-man coverage, combined with his positional versatility, is relatively unique. The Rams have $81.5 million in cap space, meaning they could make the trade for McDuffie, then sign him to a deal that would reset the cornerback market."

McDuffie is one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL, earning First-Team All-Pro honors back in 2023 and a Second-Team All-Pro nod in 2024. He has three career interceptions and 34 career pass deflections while helping the Chiefs win two Super Bowls.

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