Trending Now - Matthew Stafford Secures Lucrative Extension to Age 40

WHO:

Fox News - Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams quarterback, is entering his 18th season in the NFL and his sixth with the Rams.

Fox News - Ty Simpson was drafted by the Rams with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

Fox News - Sean McVay is entering his 10th season as head coach of the Los Angeles Rams.

Fox News - Sean McVay, head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, discussed the team's drafting of Alabama QB Ty Simpson.

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WHAT:

Fox News - Stafford's extension is a one-year deal worth $55 million, which can increase to $60 million with incentives.

NBC Sports - Stafford's contract extension includes a base value of $55 million and can be worth up to $60 million with incentives.

Daily Mail Sports - The extension will keep Stafford playing until his 40th birthday.

NBC Sports - Stafford has earned more than $400 million during his NFL career.

Fox News - Stafford's extension ensures he will remain with the Rams through the 2027 season, with a total of two years and up to $105 million remaining on his contract.

NY Post - The contract extension could pay Stafford up to $105 million between 2026 and 2027.

NBC Sports - Stafford's contract extension includes a base value of $55 million and can be worth up to $60 million with incentives.

therams.com - Stafford's 2025 season performance included a career-high 46 passing touchdowns and led to his first NFL MVP Award.

therams.com - Stafford moved to sixth all-time in career passing yards (64,516) and career completions (5,562), and seventh all-time in career passing touchdowns (423).

therams.com - Stafford set a record for most consecutive touchdowns thrown without an interception in NFL history (28).

Fox News - Stafford's extension is a one-year deal worth $55 million, which can increase to $60 million with incentives.

NBC Sports - Stafford had a total compensation package of $40 million remaining on his previous contract before the extension.

Fox News - Stafford's extension ensures he will remain with the Rams through the 2027 season, with a total of two years and up to $105 million remaining on his contract.

therams.com - Stafford's 2025 season performance included 4,707 passing yards, 46 passing touchdowns, and only eight interceptions, leading to his first NFL MVP Award.

Daily Mail Sports - The extension will keep Stafford playing until his 40th birthday.

Fox News - Stafford's extension ensures he will remain with the Rams through the 2027 season.

Heavy NFL - Stafford's contract extension is a one-year deal that could pay him up to $105 million between 2026 and 2027.

therams.com - Stafford's 2025 season performance included 4,707 passing yards, 46 passing touchdowns, and only eight interceptions, leading to his first NFL MVP Award.

Fox News - Matthew Stafford signed a one-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams worth $55 million, which can increase to $60 million with incentives.

NY Post - The contract extension could pay Stafford up to $105 million between 2026 and 2027.

Heavy NFL - The Rams secured Stafford on a new contract after weeks of negotiations.

WHERE:

Fox News - Super Bowl LXI is set to take place at SoFi Stadium, the home stadium of the Los Angeles Rams.

Fox News - SoFi Stadium, home stadium of the Los Angeles Rams.

WHEN:

Fox News - Stafford will turn 39 one week before Super Bowl LXI.

Fox News - Stafford is entering his 18th season in the NFL and his sixth with the Rams.

WHY:

NBC Sports - The Rams' decision to extend Stafford indicates they are managing his contract on a year-to-year basis while preventing him from becoming a free agent after the upcoming season.

Fox News - The extension indicates Stafford's desire to continue playing beyond the upcoming season.

HOW:

therams.com - Stafford and the Rams officially announced the contract extension.

therams.com - Stafford's contract extension was officially announced by the Rams.

therams.com - The Rams announced that Stafford will begin Organized Team Activity (OTA) workouts next week.

Fox News - The Rams announced the agreement on the extension.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 01:32 UTC)

The Rams have officially announced a one-year contract extension for quarterback Matthew Stafford, valued at $55 million, which could rise to $60 million with performance incentives. This deal will keep Stafford in the game until he turns 40, adding to his impressive career earnings of over $400 million in the NFL. Fans can look forward to seeing Stafford continue to lead the team in the upcoming season.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 21:20 UTC)

Matthew Stafford, the quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, is set to enter his 18th season in the NFL and has officially signed a contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2027 season, potentially worth up to $105 million. The Rams also made headlines by drafting Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Stafford, who will turn 39 just a week before Super Bowl LXI, continues to solidify his legacy with the franchise as they move forward.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 15:52 UTC)

Sean McVay is gearing up for his 10th season as head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, while quarterback Matthew Stafford has secured a contract extension valued at $55 million, potentially reaching $60 million with incentives. Stafford's impressive performance in the 2025 season included a career-high 46 passing touchdowns, earning him his first NFL MVP Award, and he now ranks sixth all-time in career passing yards and completions, as well as seventh in passing touchdowns. Super Bowl LXI is set to be held at SoFi Stadium, the Rams' home turf, as the team looks to manage Stafford's contract on a year-to-year basis to keep him from hitting free agency after the upcoming season.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 08:05 UTC)

Sean McVay, the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, recently discussed the team's drafting of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. The Rams have extended quarterback Matthew Stafford's contract with a one-year deal worth $55 million, which could rise to $60 million with incentives, while he had $40 million remaining on his previous contract. Stafford will turn 39 just one week before Super Bowl LXI, and this extension reflects the Rams' strategy of managing his contract on a year-to-year basis to keep him from hitting free agency after the upcoming season.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 06:20 UTC)

The Los Angeles Rams have secured quarterback Matthew Stafford with a contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2027 season, with a total of up to $105 million remaining on his deal. Last season, Stafford threw for an impressive 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns, earning him his first NFL MVP Award while only throwing eight interceptions. This extension means Stafford will continue to play until just after his 40th birthday.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 04:20 UTC)

The Rams have officially extended quarterback Matthew Stafford's contract, ensuring he will remain with the team through the 2027 season. This one-year deal could see Stafford earning up to $105 million between 2026 and 2027, following an impressive 2025 season where he threw for 4,707 yards, 46 touchdowns, and only eight interceptions, earning him his first NFL MVP Award. Stafford is set to kick off Organized Team Activity workouts next week, marking the start of a new chapter with the Rams.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 01:41 UTC)

Matthew Stafford has signed a one-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams worth $55 million, which could rise to $60 million with incentives, following weeks of negotiations. This new deal could potentially pay him up to $105 million between 2026 and 2027, as he prepares for his 18th season in the NFL and his sixth with the Rams. The announcement was made at SoFi Stadium, where Stafford will turn 39 just a week before Super Bowl LXI, reflecting his commitment to continue playing beyond the upcoming season.