What happened: McDuffie joined Los Angeles in March, three months before Garrett's June 1 acquisition. During NFL.com's Inside Training Camp Live, he recounted how news of the second deal reached him.

Why it matters: The Garrett trade replaced Jared Verse with last season's sacks leader after the secondary was rebuilt around McDuffie. The pairing raises expectations for the defense entering the 2026 preseason.

What to watch: Preseason snaps will offer the first look at how McDuffie is deployed behind Garrett's pass rush.