Before Saturday's blockbuster, Matthew Stafford had spent his entire NFL career with the Lions. Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Matthew Stafford traded to Rams for Jared Goff, multiple draft picks

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 1/30/21

The Los Angeles Rams just got a major upgrade at quarterback.

The Rams traded for Matthew Stafford on Saturday. They are paying a price, however. In return for Stafford, the Rams are sending the Detroit Lions Jared Goff, two first-round picks and a third-round pick.

Detroit is dealing QB Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for two future first-round picks, a third-round pick and QB Jared Goff, per sources. Two former No. 1 overall picks trading places in the first blockbuster NFL trade of 2021.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 31, 2021

NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero shared details on what years the picks will be:

The full blockbuster trade involving two former No. 1 overall draft picks …#Lions get:

QB Jared Goff
3rd-round pick in 2021
1st-round pick in 2022
1st-round pick in 2023#Rams get:

QB Matthew Stafford

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 31, 2021

The real big haul for the Lions are the two first-round picks, which they need to turn into something good. Goff had his moments under Sean McVay but has proven to be mediocre and probably will see a big drop in play without the support of the offensive-minded coach. However, the Lions’ front office is now headed by former Rams members who believe in Goff, which helps explain the trade.

The #Lions land Jared Goff, who new GM Brad Holmes scouted and knows well. The #Rams land Matthew Stafford, who is their new starter. A massive deal.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 31, 2021

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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