Richard Sherman Podcast - Rams–Chiefs Trent McDuffie trade REACTION, Kyler Murray, Trey Hendrickson released | Richard Sherman

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Richard Sherman Podcast: Rams–Chiefs Trent McDuffie Trade Reaction, Kyler Murray, Trey Hendrickson Released

Date: March 5, 2026
Host/Analyst: Richard Sherman
Co-host/Guest Analyst: Unnamed

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Episode Overview

In this episode, Richard Sherman and his co-host break down one of the first blockbuster trades of the NFL offseason—Trent McDuffie’s move from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Los Angeles Rams. They also examine the free agency status of standout defensive end Trey Hendrickson and quarterback Kyler Murray, speculating on landing spots and broader implications for their teams and the league.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trent McDuffie Trade: Rams & Chiefs’ Strategies

• Details of the Trade:
  • Rams receive All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie.
  • Chiefs receive: first-round pick, fifth-round pick, sixth-round pick, and a third-round pick in 2027.
• Sherman’s Take on the Value:
  • “I wasn't expecting a corner to, to, to go for such a haul right now, but he is a All-Pro in 2023 and a second team All-Pro in 2024 with three career picks.” (03:35)
  • Sherman expresses surprise at the hefty price, calling it a possible “reach” by the Rams but acknowledges McDuffie’s “great player” status.
  • “This is a great player and obviously the NFC West right now is an arms race and the Rams want to keep up with the Seattle Seahawks.” (03:53-04:02)
• Rams’ Motivation:
  • “They think they are in a win now mode and they have to stay competitive in this very, very competitive NFC West.” (04:12)
  • Rams are “doing everything they can,” but have made a habit of trading their first-round picks.
• Chiefs’ Motivation:
  • Sherman speculates the Chiefs might be “in kind of a rebuild mode. Maybe they don't expect Patrick Mahomes to get back in time this season…these draft picks will go a long way.” (04:45)
  • Moving McDuffie frees cap space for o-line and defensive investments.
• Quote Highlight:
  • “I would have thought you could get Trent McDuffie for a first round pick maybe the 2027 third, like, and that's it.” (04:34)

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2. Free Agency News: Trey Hendrickson

• Release Details:
  • Trey Hendrickson won’t be franchise-tagged; will hit the open market.
  • Sherman: “Trey Hendrickson is going to be a sought after name this, this offseason.” (06:11)
• Potential Destinations:
  • San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and Green Bay Packers discussed as potential bidders.
  • “Howie in Philadelphia…always seems to figure out a way to put together some incredible teams.” (06:33)
• Factors at Play:
  • “If he wants a chance to win a Super Bowl and that's what's important to him... Winning and not money is the most important thing to him, then I think there's going to be some great conversations with some contenders.” (06:33)
  • Sherman adds with a laugh: “But I like money.” (07:47)

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3. Free Agency News: Kyler Murray

• Release Details:
  • Kyler Murray won’t be franchise-tagged either.
• Landing Spot Speculation:
  • “There'll be a lot of stops, a lot of places that at least have the conversation about Kyler Murray because they have quarterback openings.” (07:50)
  • Sherman raises the New York Jets as the “most viable option, the most obvious need at the position.” (09:51)
  • Minnesota Vikings, Colts/transition-tagged Daniel Jones (now with the Colts) analyzed and largely dismissed as likely destinations.
• X-Factors & Unanswered Questions:
  • Whether Murray would ever consider returning to baseball: “I don't know if the avenue is still open for him to go back to baseball. I remember he was drafted ninth overall by the Oakland A’s.” (08:41)
  • “Would he be willing to adjust his cap number and adjust his contract down to facilitate a trade? That would probably be a, a scenario I think he would be open to if he's looking to play some football.” (10:36)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Rams’ “All-In” Mentality:
  “Feels like the Rams kind of reached right here for a great player now. This is a great player and obviously the NFC west right now is an arms race...” (03:53)

• On the Chiefs’ Shift:
  “For the Kansas City Chiefs, I think that this puts them in in kind of a rebuild mode. Maybe they don't expect Patrick Mahomes to get back in time this season.” (04:45)

• On Trey Hendrickson's Priorities:
  “If he wants a chance to win a Super Bowl...then I think there's going to be some great conversations...but I like money.” (07:47)

• On Which Team Should Target Kyler Murray:
  “I think the Jets are the most viable option, the most obvious need at the position and the most inconsistent quarterback room over the last few years.” (09:51)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Trade Reaction – Trent McDuffie: 03:15 – 05:57
• Trey Hendrickson Free Agency: 05:57 – 07:47
• Kyler Murray Possibilities & Quarterback Market: 07:50 – 11:09

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Conclusion & Tone

Sherman offers blunt, insightful analysis with a conversational—often humorous—tone. The discussion centers on the high price of elite NFL talent, the strategies of aggressive front offices, and the market realities of free agency. Sherman brings levity and personal perspective (especially when talking about money versus winning, and the pressure-cooker world of NFL quarterbacking).

"For all you football minds out there, stay tuned." (11:14)

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[Richard Sherman]

Welcome back to the Richard Sherman Podcast. We got to talk about this Trent McDuffie trade to the Rams the Kansas City Chiefs traded Trent McDuffy to the Rams for a first round pick, a fifth round pick, a sixth round pick and a third round pick in 2027.

[Co-host or Guest Analyst]

Sheesh.

[Richard Sherman]

I wasn't expecting a corner to, to, to go for such a haul right now, but he is a all pro in 2023 and a second team all pro in 2024 with three career picks. I just, I think that price tag

[Co-host or Guest Analyst]

is a bit high.

[Richard Sherman]

Feels like the Rams kind of reached right here for a great player now. This is a great player and obviously the NFC west right now is an

[Co-host or Guest Analyst]

arms race and the Rams want to

[Richard Sherman]

keep up with the Seattle Seahawks. They were this close to making it to a Super bowl and they think this trip McDuffie trade gets them over the top.

[Co-host or Guest Analyst]

They think they are in a win

[Richard Sherman]

now mode and they have to stay competitive in this very, very competitive NFC west.

[Co-host or Guest Analyst]

So they're doing everything they can. But obviously they've traded away a lot of first round picks in the last 10 years. I think the only time they didn't trade away the first round pick is when they, when they drafted Jared Verse. But that seems like a bit much.

[Richard Sherman]

I, I would have thought you could get Trent McDuffie for a first round pick maybe the 2027 third like and that's it.

[Co-host or Guest Analyst]

But apparently they, they, they wanted to

[Richard Sherman]

make sure they got this deal done. We'll see how it ends up panning out. But for the Kansas City Chiefs, I think that this puts them in in kind of a rebuild mode.

[Co-host or Guest Analyst]

Maybe they don't expect Patrick Mahomes to get back in time this season. They think they're going to use this season to maybe rebuild and retool their roster and these draft picks will go a long way to to getting them to, that also frees up some money for them to, to spend other places to, to retain some guys to maybe pay some guys for, for, you know, more pass rushers. They got to secure this offensive line

[Richard Sherman]

and strengthen this offensive line for sure.

[Co-host or Guest Analyst]

Again, they're going to be in the running back market. We talked about them being in the, in the, the canine sweepstakes. So

[Richard Sherman]

the NFL free agency is starting

[Co-host or Guest Analyst]

off, I mean, it's starting off fast. It's, it's starting off with a flurry of moves.

[Richard Sherman]

And I, I, I, you guys tell me what you think of this move. I think that the Rams gave up a lot to get Trent McDuffie. Not that he's not worth it.

[Co-host or Guest Analyst]

I think he's a great player in the National Football League. That's not to be argued or to be debated, but that's quite the haul.

[Richard Sherman]

But cool, cool. You guys talk about that in the comments. You tell me what you think. Send me your thoughts. And in other NFL news, it appears that Trey Hendrickson and Kyler Murray will be free agents this offseason.

[Co-host or Guest Analyst]

Both teams confirmed they're not using the franchise tags on those players. Now. Trey Hendrickson is going to be a sought after name this, this offseason. Could the San Francisco 49ers be in the running? Could the Seattle Seahawks be in the running? I think both teams inquired on trading for him at different times and different points. So I think those conversations are going to be had.

[Richard Sherman]

But I think it also all depends

[Co-host or Guest Analyst]

on how the bidding war goes for Trey Hendrickson. If it gets too high, I think those two teams get out of it. If he wants to a chance to win a Super bowl and, and that's what's important to him. And winning and not money is the most important thing to him, then I think there's going to be some great conversations with some contenders that, that you know, he may have a chance to go to. I think those two would be the beginning of the discussions. Obviously you can't, can't count out Howie in Philadelphia. He always seems to figure out a way to put together some incredible teams and put together some incredible deals. Again, the Rams, no matter how deep you are at the D line, you can always be deeper. And you know how the NFC west is right now. They're going to continue to, to, to play that game. I think the Green Bay packers obviously spending a lot of money on the D line right now. But how do you feel about adding somebody else who can, who can get to that quarterback? There's a number of spots that, that, you know, it feels like he could go to. But I, I think this is going to be one we have to let play out and, and, and run its course because how high the salary cap has gone, I can't predict it. And money matters in this league. You know, people say I want to win, I want to win, no question about it.

[Richard Sherman]

But I like money.

[Co-host or Guest Analyst]

So Kyler Murray, there'll be a lot of stops, a lot of places that, that at least have the conversation about Kyler Murray because they have quarterback openings. I think the jets come to mind immediately as, as your first, like, hey, you know, what, what, what can they do to get him? Does it make sense for him to go there and, and would that make a difference? I'm sure he's had success in this league. He's, he's, he's had some seasons where, you know, he's been named a Pro Bowler. So if, if he has talent around him, if the offense is suited to his strengths, he can get the job done. So I think that's a spot for him. I'm trying to think what other spots really make sense for him. You know. Also, I don't know if the avenue is still open for him to go back to baseball. I remember he was drafted ninth overall by the Oakland A's. If that's, that was a conversation early on in his career right before he got his big deal. Is that conversation still open? I, I, I would, I would, you know, I, I don't have any ears in his camp, so.

[Richard Sherman]

We'll see, we'll see.

[Co-host or Guest Analyst]

I don't think the Minnesota Vikings make sense even though there's a, a bit of quarterback uncertainty there. Obviously the Indianapolis coach just transition tag Daniel Jones. So it looks like they, they feel like he's going to be their quarterback at least for the next season and, and they want to do a longer term deal with him apparently. So, you know, that's positive news for Daniel Jones because I wasn't sure situation would, would turn out. He was having a great season. Their offense, you know, was the talk of the league. And then he goes down with a major injury on a year where, you know, it looked like a revival season for his career. And, and so I'm, I'm happy for him that he was able to, to play well enough to earn himself the transition tag, which I think is 37 and some change million dollars.

[Richard Sherman]

And we'll see, we'll see, we'll see

[Co-host or Guest Analyst]

what happens with, with Kyler, what he decides. I think the jets are the most viable option, the most obvious need at the position and the most inconsistent quarterback room over the last few years. So we'll see, we'll see what they do. I think that makes sense. I don't see a lot of other places that, that make a ton of sense. The more I'm thinking about it, I'm, I'm trying to look through the AFC south, the NFC South. There's not a lot of places that are, that are looking for a quarterback. Would it make sense to inject him in the room at, in Cleveland? No, it doesn't. You already got Deshaun Watson still in that room now going to be healthy. You got Shador Sanders in that room and the conversations there, obviously they don't think they're going to play DeSean Watson, but you know, if you got a healthy 50 million dollar quarterback on the bench, it's gonna, it's gonna, depending on how the starter plays, anytime he throws interception, that conversation is going to be there. That conversation is going to be open. Would somebody trade for him? Would he be willing to adjust his cap number and adjust his contract down to facilitate a trade? That would probably be a, a scenario I think he would be open to if he's looking to play some football. But again, these, these things are all

[Richard Sherman]

up in the air.

[Co-host or Guest Analyst]

We'll see how they plan out free agencies starting up. So we're, you know, for all you,

[Richard Sherman]

you football minds out there, stay tuned.

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