Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie inactive vs Commanders with back injury
The gist
Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie was inactive against the Commanders with a back injury, his third missed game this season.
Los Angeles is also without cornerback Jaylen Watson, thinning its secondary.
How it unfolded
- Mar 4, 2026The Rams acquired two-time All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie from Kansas City, sending a 2026 first-round pick (29th overall), 2026 fifth- and sixth-round picks and a 2027 third-rounder.
- Mar 9, 2026McDuffie agreed to a four-year, $124 million extension with a $31 million average per year, both records for the position.
- Oct 17, 2026McDuffie injured his groin in practice and was listed as questionable against the Cardinals.
Key terms
- cornerback
- A defensive back in gridiron football who covers receivers and defends against passes and runs.
- inactive
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
- All-Pro
- An honor given to the best professional American football player at each position in a given season, chosen by press organizations.
Source: Wikipedia