Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Matthew Stafford reportedly made one sacrifice to stick with Rams

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Mar 1, 2025 8:55 AM ET

Matthew Stafford has reached an agreement to remain with the Los Angeles Rams for at least another season, and it sounds like the star quarterback made at least one sacrifice in the process.

Stafford and the Rams agreed to a restructured contract on Friday. The team announced the news by sharing a couple of posts on social media that made it clear Stafford will be back in 2025.

While the details of the new deal have not yet surfaced, Stafford appears to have given the Rams a discount. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Stafford took less money from L.A. than he could have gotten from a different team.

The #Rams and QB Matthew Stafford can’t quit each other just yet. The two sides are closing in on a deal for Stafford to return to LA.

After talks with the #Raiders & #Giants, Stafford ends up taking less than he would’ve gotten elsewhere to stay. pic.twitter.com/UYZjjAXkYI
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 28, 2025

Stafford was initially set to make $23 million next season with very little guaranteed money. The Rams had permitted him to speak with other teams in case the two sides could not come to an agreement, but that was always unlikely.

One report on Friday claimed that at least two teams were willing to offer Stafford $90 million in guaranteed money over the next two seasons. However, those teams will now have to look elsewhere for quarterback help.

Stafford completed 65.8 percent of his passes for 3,762 yards and 20 touchdowns this past season. The Rams won the NFC West and beat the Minnesota Vikings in the Wild Card round of the playoffs.

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

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