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The Los Angeles Rams find themselves at a crossroads with their veteran quarterback, Matthew Stafford. While the franchise remains committed to keeping him as their starter for the 2025 season, behind the scenes, a different conversation has been unfolding.
With the quarterback market heating up, multiple teams have quietly reached out to gauge Stafford's availability. While no official trade discussions have surfaced, there's growing belief that the Rams might be willing to listen-under the right conditions. The biggest hurdle? His contract.
Stafford, who played a crucial role in leading Los Angeles to the divisional round of the playoffs, remains one of the league's most reliable signal-callers. At 36, he still delivers at a high level, finishing last season with 3,762 ing yards, 20 touchdowns, and just eight interceptions. His performance kept the Rams competitive, nearly securing them a home NFC Championship Game.
However, keeping Stafford comes at a price. His current deal complicates the Rams' cap situation, forcing the front office to explore all options. If they can't reach an agreement on a restructured contract, a trade-once considered unthinkable-could become a possibility.
What will the Rams accept for Stafford?
According to Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz, a first-round pick would likely be the Rams' asking price if they decide to entertain offers. Yet moving him wouldn't be easy. Trading Stafford would leave the team with a massive dead cap hit-$45.3 million in 2025 and another $23 million in 2026-making any potential deal a tough pill to swallow.
Stafford's time in Los Angeles has been defined by success, most notably leading the Rams to a Super Bowl LVI victory. Since arriving from Detroit in 2021, he has been the face of the franchise. But as the Rams look to navigate a tricky financial future, difficult decisions loom.
The clock is ticking. If a new contract isn't worked out before free agency in March, Stafford's future in Los Angeles could become a much bigger storyline than anyone expected.