Los Angeles Rams extend Matthew Stafford’s contract

Jan 25, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against Seattle Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (0) during the first half in the 2026 NFC Championship Game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images | Kevin Ng-Imagn Images If you thought that the Los Angeles Rams drafting quarterback Ty Simpson in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft was a sign that Matthew Stafford’s career was quickly coming to an end, I have some bad news for you… 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 Looks like there will be two more seasons of Stafford vs Seattle.

I think we can safely assume that this deal also means that Rams head coach Sean McVay is also not planning on leaving prior to that point. The Seattle Seahawks and Rams have had some barnburners during Stafford’s time in Los Angeles, none more so than their best-of-three series last season which featured a stunning comeback victory by Seattle and culminated in their NFC Championship victory at Lumen Field. The NFL clearly thinks that this rivalry will be just as ferocious in 2026, waiting all the way until Christmas Day to schedule their first matchup with the rematch coming on the final day of the season.

Stafford’s new deal will give us at least one more season of these slobberknockers after 2026 assuming his back holds up.