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Stafford Signs Contract Extension with Rams

NFL Offseason - In his first season in L.A., Matthew Stafford helped his team win the Super Bowl. Along the way, he threw for a franchise record 4,886 passing yards and tied Kurt Warner's record with 41 touchdowns.His reward: four more years and $160 million added to his contract.

The Rams themselves announced the four-year extension; Albert Breer of NFL Network has the financial terms. Stafford's contract had one year remaining for $23 million, so he's effectively tied to L.A. for five years and $183 million. He is now scheduled to hit free agency after the 2026 season; he turns 39 in February of 2027.