Matthew Stafford Signs $55 Million Extension with LA Rams, Ensuring Career Until Age 40
Reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford signs eye-watering new contract to keep him playing until he's 40

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Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL MVP, has signed a $55 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams, keeping him with the team until the end of the 2027 season. This deal, potentially worth $60 million with incentives, allows him to continue playing until he turns 40, aiming for another Super Bowl title.
- 01Stafford's new deal increases his total contract value with the Rams to $105 million.
- 02He won the MVP award after leading the league with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns last season.
- 03Stafford has already secured one Super Bowl title with the Rams in February 2022.
- 04The Rams drafted quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick, signaling a potential future transition.
- 05Head coach Sean McVay confirmed Stafford's position as the starting quarterback despite the new draft pick.
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Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL MVP, has signed a significant $55 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams, which will keep him with the team until the end of the 2027 season. This extension, which could reach $60 million with performance incentives, allows Stafford to continue playing until he turns 40, provided the Rams reach Super Bowl LXII. The announcement was made by NFL insider Adam Schefter and later confirmed by the Rams. Stafford, who is currently 38 and will celebrate his 39th birthday on February 7, is coming off a stellar season where he led the league with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns, earning him the MVP title. Despite the Rams drafting quarterback Ty Simpson with their 13th overall pick in the recent draft, head coach Sean McVay has emphasized that Stafford will remain the starting quarterback, indicating confidence in his continued performance and leadership on the field.
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Stafford's contract extension solidifies the Rams' quarterback position, allowing the team to focus on building around him for potential Super Bowl runs.
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