Overview

• Matthew Stafford, under contract with the Rams through 2026, has yet to decide whether he will return, retire, or be traded, leaving the team in a state of limbo.
• General Manager Les Snead acknowledged the possibility of trading Stafford but stated it would depend on external interest or internal decisions in the coming weeks.
• Stafford’s contract includes a $4 million bonus due in March, with a potential trade or post-June 1 designation offering significant salary cap savings for the Rams.
• Head Coach Sean McVay emphasized the importance of a timely decision from Stafford, reflecting on past offseasons disrupted by prolonged uncertainty around the quarterback’s status.
• Stafford, who played through injuries late in the 2024 season, expressed confidence in his ability to continue competing but has not committed to his future with the team.