Rams' Matthew Stafford extension provides clearer timeline for rookie Ty Simpson
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford's extension provides a more clear timelime for when Ty Simpson could take over at the helm.
Rams' Matthew Stafford extension provides clearer timeline for rookie Ty Simpson originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Los Angeles Rams and superstar quarterback Matthew Stafford agreed to a massive one-year, $55 milion extension.
ESPN sources: reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford and the Rams reached agreement today on a one-year, $55 million extension worth up to $60 million with incentives. Stafford now has two years and up to $105 million remaining on his deal with the Rams. pic.
twitter. com/3lMmJMhk7R — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 21, 2026 The extension is worth up to $60 million with incentives. Stafford will now at least play two more seasons in Los Angeles.
If he decides to hang up his cleats at the end of his contract, that could mean that rookie quarterback Ty Simpson will be the Rams' starting quarterback for the 2028 season. Rams focused on maximizing final Matthew Stafford years The Rams shocked the football world in last month's draft when they selected Simpson with the 13th overall pick. Many assumed that Los Angeles would use that pick on a player who could contribute right out of the gate.