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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.
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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.