Right after the Los Angeles Rams loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round of the playoffs, quarterback Matthew Stafford said he would probably keep playing. That was confirmed on Wednesday,
The Los Angeles Rams’ entire offseason revolves around whether Matthew Stafford will remain the team’s quarterback for another year. The good news is, he plans to play in 2025. That’s according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network,
The Los Angeles Rams started the season with a miserable one and four record. At the time, some were skeptical about their chances to be competitive. However, Matthew Stafford and his teammates then put together a nine and three run to reach the playoffs.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford plans to play for the Los Angeles Rams again in 2025, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.However, the Rams will likely need to rework the veteran's deal, notes Rapoport.
It has not taken long for Matthew Stafford‘s immediate future to become settled. The Rams are set to have their starting quarterback in place once again for 2025.
Matthew Stafford reportedly plans to be back with the Los Angeles Rams next season. The 37-year-old quarterback said in his postseason press conference that he wanted to take some time to ponder his future,
“My understanding is Matthew Stafford does in fact plan to play next season,” NFL insider Ian Rapoport said. “This is essentially what he communicated to the Rams. Wanted to take some time off, but basically told them, ‘I feel good, I don't see why I wouldn't play.'”
Stafford revised his contract with the Rams ahead of last season -- in a rather lengthy process -- and will now carry a $49.6 million cap number into the 2025 campaign. L.A. can save $27 million by trading him in a post-June 1 move, and $23 million as a post-June 1 cut, per Over The Cap.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford wants to be on the football field next season, and while he wants to remain in Los Angeles it's unclear who he'll play for. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport,
Mike Florio and Chris Simms map out options for how the Rams can handle the Cooper Kupp situation and how L.A. can strike a balance between keeping the WR happy but recognizing where he’s at in his career.
Could the LA Rams' Divisional Round defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles be the last game played by quarterback Matthew Stafford? Or does the Super Bowl winner have another season in him?