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How the Rams remade their cornerbacks room
- Rams acquire Trent McDuffie from Kansas City and sign Jaylen Watson to a three-year deal, overhauling the cornerback room.
- Rams president Kevin Demoff said the cornerback position was a clear area to improve after the 2025 season.
- The acquisitions allow the Rams to draft the best player available at No. 13 without feeling cornerback desperation.
- McDuffie and Watson praised for their physicality and versatility, fitting Rams’ defensive style.
- McDuffie expressed eagerness to contribute and embody the Ram culture after the trade.
- Watson highlighted the benefit of playing across from a top corner, boosting his own performance.
- The Rams previously focused on pass rush in 2024, paving the way to this secondary overhaul.
- The deal signals a long-term plan to sustain competitive success through 2027 and beyond.
- The article notes the 2024 season success of the Rams’ pass rush as a foundation for upgrading the secondary.
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