Matthew Stafford and Rams agree to a one-year contract extension
Key takeaways
- Quarterback Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL most valuable player, is now under contract with the Rams through the 2027 season.
- Stafford signed a contract extension Thursday, the team announced.
- Stafford, 38, is scheduled to carry a salary-cap number of $48.3 million this season, according to Overthecap.com.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Rams agreed to a one-year contract extension. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times) By Gary Klein Staff Writer Follow May 21, 2026 6:42 PM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL most valuable player, is now under contract with the Rams through the 2027 season.
Stafford signed a contract extension Thursday, the team announced. Terms of the deal were not released but it is a one-year extension worth $55 million, a person with knowledge of the situation said. The person requested anonymity because the contract has not been posted.