Trent McDuffie draws questionable tag for Week 8

This is McDuffie’s first practice since he injured his groin during a Week 6 practice. He will be limited on the official injury report. Rams LB Nate Landman (concussion) will be listed as a full participant.

McDuffie injured his groin during a Week 6 practice. The Rams have listed him as questionable to play despite the fact that he has not yet resumed practicing. He was playing extremely well prior to the injury. His loss is consequential. The Rams elevated LB Eric Kendricks and CB Cam Lampkin to the active roster for today’s game.

McDuffie has not practiced since straining his groin in Week 6’s Thursday practice. Labeling him as questionable to play seems like a formality before a game-day inactive listing, but only the Rams’ staffers know for sure. The Rams ruled out LB Nate Landman (concussion). Practice squad LB Eric Kendricks will be promoted to the active roster for Week 7.

McDuffie, the Rams’ No. 1 cornerback, and LB Nate Landman (concussion) were both sidelined today. Both players are on the wrong side of questionable for the Rams’ Week 7 game against the Raiders.

McDuffie injured his groin during last Thursday’s practice and did not play in Week 6 against the Cardinals. He starts out this week not practicing, putting him on the wrong side of questionable for Week 7. Also not practicing was LB Nate Landman (concussion). The Rams defense continues to lose players to injury; the Raiders face this defense in Week 7 and could see more fruitful fantasy performances than usual.

McDuffie injured his groin during Thursday’s practice and was unable to participate on Friday. Losing their top cornerback may not cost them the game, but it certainly makes it easier for Cardinals pass catchers to produce fantasy points. The Rams also activated OL Keagan Trost from injured reserve and promoted CB Cam Lampkin from the practice squad.

McDuffie reportedly injured his groin during Thursday’s practice, and is now questionable to play. Frankly, the Rams can probably get by without their No. 1 cornerback this week, though obviously it would be preferable to have him out there. Stay tuned.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report the deal, which includes $100 million in guaranteed money. The two-time All-Pro becomes the highest-paid corner in NFL history and will now be under contract through the 2030 season. The Rams traded a bevy picks to the Chiefs last week, including a 2026 first-rounder, to acquire McDuffie, who totaled 63 tackles, one interception, and seven pass breakups last season before a knee injury prematurely ended his season. The Rams hope McDuffie, who will turn 26 shortly after the start of next season, will prove to be the missing piece they need to make a deep postseason run in the limited time they have left with Matthew Stafford under center.

Garafolo reports the team hopes to sign McDuffie to a deal “in the near future,” adding that he’ll likely become the highest-paid corner in the league when all is said and done. McDuffie, 25, was acquired by the Rams last week in exchange for a haul of picks that included the Rams 2026 first-round pick. The fourth-year corner totaled 63 tackles, one interception, and seven pass breakups in 13 games last season and was named a First-team All-Pro in 2023 and a Second-team All-Pro in 2024.

McDuffie, who has three interceptions over 56 NFL games, was a first-round pick of Kansas City in 2022 and was set to play on his fifth-year rookie option before being dealt to the Rams, who last season allowed the sixth lowest drop back EPA in the NFL. McDuffie, 25, finished the season on IR with a knee injury. He’ll likely sign a long term deal with the Rams. Shipping McDuffie to LA could suggest the Chiefs are finally ready to build via the draft, including, perhaps, improving the receiving room for Patrick Mahomes as he returns from a 2025 knee injury.