Overview
- Matthew Stafford has not announced a 2026 decision, saying on the Let’s Go podcast he needs time to weigh physical, mental and family factors.
- His 2026 salary, reported at about $40 million, becomes fully guaranteed on March 15, creating a practical deadline for the team’s planning.
- The NFL says the salary cap will exceed $300 million, and the Rams enter the offseason with roughly $45.6 million in space and 15 unrestricted free agents, per OverTheCap and reports.
- ESPN’s Dan Graziano forecasts that Puka Nacua and Byron Young could land major long-term extensions with Los Angeles this offseason.
- Signals remain mixed: Jalen Hurts is replacing Stafford on the NFC Pro Bowl roster, Aaron Donald publicly expects a return, and a Detroit Free Press columnist argues money could drive the decision and even lead to trade scenarios.