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Rams Secure Stafford With New Deal as Rodgers Joins Steelers

Sean McVay described Rodgers as a fallback plan, emphasizing Stafford’s new two-year, $84 million deal as the team’s foundation.

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Syndication: The Record. Los Angles Rams Head Coach Sean. McVay is shown with New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) after the game, Sunday, December 22, 2024, in East Rutherford.
Aaron Rodgers

Overview

  • The Rams finalized a two-year extension for Matthew Stafford worth $84 million, boosting his compensation for the 2025–26 seasons.
  • Sean McVay said the team consistently communicated that retaining Stafford was its top priority, making talks with Aaron Rodgers a contingency only if no deal was reached.
  • Aaron Rodgers signed a one-year, $13.65 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including $10 million guaranteed.
  • The Steelers briefly explored trading for Stafford before turning to Rodgers as their veteran quarterback solution.
  • Los Angeles’s quarterback contingency planning underscored its emphasis on roster stability and preparedness for any offseason scenario.