Rams Face Uncertainty Over Matthew Stafford’s Future
General Manager Les Snead and Head Coach Sean McVay address the quarterback’s potential retirement or trade as the team evaluates its offseason roster strategy.
- 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.
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