At one point in the offseason, the Los Angeles Rams and veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford were stuck on negotiating what should become the fair market value for the 37-year-old quarterback who showed his age in 2024.
Next came the back injury saga that would prevent the starting quarterback from participating in training camp with his teammates. Even as the offense worked out the timing and communication with newcomers like veteran wide receiver Davante Adams, Stafford was sidelined.
It was the type of offseason that emboldened NFL analysts to predict Stafford's retirement as early as the end of this season.