Stafford stays with Rams on restructured deal

Matthew Stafford is staying with the Los Angeles Rams.

The veteran quarterback and the Rams agreed to a restructured contract that keeps him with the franchise, the team announced Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders were reportedly pursuing Stafford, with both franchises discussing two-year contracts worth $90 million to $100 million. The Giants are reportedly moving their attention to Aaron Rodgers after missing out on Stafford.

The Rams met with the 37-year-old Stafford at their facility Friday to reach a decision about his future, with both sides open to a return.

The Rams initially allowed Stafford to speak with other teams to gauge his value before making a commitment. The quarterback's agent met with the Giants at the NFL combine, while Stafford also had an unplanned discussion with Raiders minority owner Tom Brady in Montana.

Stafford had only $4 million in guaranteed money remaining on his deal before agreeing to the Rams' restructured contract.

The veteran has been Los Angeles' quarterback since coming over in a trade that sent Jared Goff to the Detroit Lions in 2021. Stafford captured a Super Bowl in his first season with the Rams and has compiled a 34-23 record.

Stafford threw for 3,762 yards, 20 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 2024 as he led Los Angeles to the postseason. After winning in the wild-card round against the Minnesota Vikings, the Rams fell 28-22 to the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round.