SouthernWorldwide.com – Reigning MVP Matthew Stafford has officially secured his future with the Los Angeles Rams, signing a one-year contract extension that could be worth up to $60 million with incentives.
The agreement was announced by the team on Thursday, confirming Stafford’s commitment to play beyond the 2026 season, a sentiment he first expressed during his 2025 MVP Award acceptance speech.
This new deal adds $55 million guaranteed, with the potential to reach $60 million, according to ESPN. It extends his current contract, which had two years and $84 million remaining, meaning Stafford now has a total of two years and up to $105 million left on his deal with the Rams.
Stafford, who will turn 39 just a week before Super Bowl LXI, is set to play through the 2027 season. This extension underscores his determination to continue his career and play beyond the upcoming campaign.
His performance in the previous season, where he threw for 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns en route to an MVP award, clearly indicates he still has plenty left in the tank.
The timing of the extension is particularly noteworthy, as Super Bowl LXI is scheduled to be held at SoFi Stadium, the Rams’ home turf. It was at this very stadium that Stafford led the Rams to their most recent Super Bowl victory in the 2021 season.
This upcoming season will mark Stafford’s 18th in the NFL and his sixth with the Rams. He was acquired by Los Angeles in a significant trade with the Detroit Lions prior to the 2021 season.
The Lions originally selected Stafford as the number one overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft after he played college football at Georgia. He spent 12 seasons with Detroit before the blockbuster trade that sent him to the Rams in exchange for their then-starting quarterback, Jared Goff.
While Stafford’s immediate future is now secured, the Rams have also been planning for the long term at the quarterback position. They drafted Ty Simpson from Alabama with the 13th overall pick in the recent offseason.
Simpson is widely expected to learn from Stafford and eventually become his successor. This strategic move suggests the Rams are building for sustained success with a clear succession plan in place.
Stafford’s initial public commitment was to play through the 2026 season. However, this extension demonstrates his ambition to add even more years to his illustrious career.
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His continued focus is on playing alongside Rams head coach Sean McVay, with whom he has enjoyed significant success. The extension solidifies their partnership for the foreseeable future.
