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Rams reward Matthew Stafford with 1-year, $55 million extension

By Thomson Reuters May 21, 2026 | 8:21 PM

The Los Angeles Rams signed quarterback Matthew Stafford to a one-year extension ​on Thursday, according to ‌multiple reports.

The Rams now have the NFL’s reigning Most Valuable Player under contract through the 2027 ‌season. ​The 38-year-old’s new ⁠deal is reportedly ⁠worth $55 million and can increase to as much as $60 million with incentives.

The move answers ​the questions about Stafford’s future with the Rams ⁠that spawned after ⁠the team used the ​No. 13 overall pick in ​last month’s NFL draft on ‌Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.

Stafford led the Rams to a Super Bowl victory in 2021. ⁠Last season, the 17-year pro delivered a career-high 46 touchdown passes ⁠along ‌with 4,707 passing yards. ⁠Both totals led the ​league.

The ‌Rams finished with a ​12-5 ⁠record in the 2025-26 season, losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks in the NFC championship game.

–Field ​Level Media