Rams' 2027 extension plans will hinge on whether Matthew Stafford retires

The Los Angeles Rams have built a team around Matthew Stafford for the past six seasons. Whether there will be a seventh hinges on Stafford's decision after 2026. In the offseason, the team re-negotiated a multi-year deal that prevents Stafford from playing elsewhere but is severable if he chooses to retire.

So fans are wondering why more than two dozen veterans remain on the 2026 roster without extensions. The Rams were delighted to extend defensive players like inside linebacker Nate Landman and defensive backs Quentin Lake and back Kam Curl.

Offensive extensions ultimately depend on what Stafford decides.

It makes sense that one of the NFL's best offensive-line units would be retained if…