Matthew Stafford signs contract extension with Rams. Here's what it means
The Rams have signed Matthew Stafford to a contract extension that will keep him in LA through the 2027 season. Here are the full contract details.
Matthew Stafford will be remaining with the Los Angeles Rams beyond the 2026 NFL season. The Rams inked Stafford to a one-year contract extension, the team announced. The 38-year-old quarterback will make up to $60 million as part of the renegotiated deal, as reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The base value of the one-year extension is worth $55 million in new money, meaning his current contract is structured as a two-year deal worth up to $105 million. Stafford's extension comes after a career-best season for the 17-year NFL veteran. He was named the 2025 NFL MVP after leading the Rams to a 12-5 record and leading the NFL in passing yards (4,707 yards) and passing touchdowns (46).
Stafford was also entering the final season of a two-year, $84 million restructured extension he signed with the Rams in March 2025. He is now under contract in Los Angeles through the 2027 season, which could take him to the end of his career. The Rams will be hoping Stafford's presence can help them keep their Super Bowl window open, all while developing 2026 first-round pick Ty Simpson into a long-term successor for Stafford.
Here's more to know about Stafford's extension with the Rams. Matthew Stafford contract details Term : One year Total contract value : $55 million, worth up to $60 million with incentives Stafford gets $55 million in new money with this extension, which adds another season to his contract and will keep him in L. A.