Overview
- On the Let’s Go podcast, Stafford said his choice about playing in 2026 is a physical, mental, emotional and family decision and that he is not ready to decide.
- Head coach Sean McVay pushed back on retirement questions and said the Rams want Stafford back if he chooses to keep playing.
- Roughly $40 million for 2026 vests on the fifth day of the new league year, setting a practical deadline for clarity on Stafford’s future.
- Following a 31-27 NFC Championship loss in Seattle, reporting highlights needs in the secondary, pass rush and offensive line, with targets such as Trey Hendrickson, Jamel Dean, Reed Blankenship and Tyler Linderbaum cited.
- Holding two first-round picks, Los Angeles is evaluating quarterback options in the draft, with mock projections linking Alabama’s Ty Simpson as a potential successor.