While he is technically under contract with the Rams through the 2026 season, Stafford has given mixed signals regarding his long-term playing future. He openly contemplated retirement after each of the last two seasons, but, prior to the 2024 campaign, Stafford said that he hoped to play for " three or four more seasons ," or roughly until age 40.

Stafford inked a deal that will keep him with the Rams next season and beyond, putting an end to all the trade talk that dominated the conversation earlier in the offseason. The trade interest appeared to come mainly from the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants.

Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford finalized his new two-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The contract can pay Stafford up to $84 million and includes $40 million guaranteed.