Rams Sign Matthew Stafford to $55 Million One-Year Extension Through 2027

The Los Angeles Rams have signed quarterback Matthew Stafford to a one-year contract extension, ensuring the reigning NFL Most Valuable Player will remain with the team through at least the 2027 season. The deal, announced by the team on Thursday, is worth $55 million and can reach a value of $60 million through incentives.

The extension adds a year to Stafford’s existing pact, which had one season remaining. Combined, the quarterback now has two years and up to $105 million remaining on his contract with the Rams. The agreement follows a period of uncertainty, as Stafford had previously told reporters he was considering retirement on a year-to-year basis. He confirmed his return for an 18th NFL season in February when accepting his MVP award.

Stafford, 38, is coming off a career year in which he led the NFL with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdown passes against just eight interceptions during the regular season. He started all 17 games for the first time since 2021 and guided the Rams to the NFC Championship Game, where they lost to the eventual Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.

The new commitment to Stafford clarifies the immediate future for the team’s first-round draft...