The Los Angeles Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford agree to a contract extension that keeps him in Los Angeles through the 2027 season, according to multiple reports. Stafford, 38 and the reigning NFL MVP, is coming off a strong 2025 season in which he led the league in passing yards and touchdowns, and the extension builds on that performance.
The deal is reported as a one-year extension, with reported total values varying by outlet and depending on incentives and guarantees. One report says Stafford can earn up to $105 million between 2026 and 2027, while another characterizes the figure as up to about $60 million with incentives. Another outlet describes the extension as worth up to $105 million across 2026 and 2027 and adds that the contract includes flexibility in how guarantees work.
Specific reporting also indicates rolling guarantee triggers tied to seasons in 2026 and 2027, giving the Rams defined checkpoints to determine the level of financial commitment at those points. The agreement is framed as keeping Stafford in place for at least the next two seasons, aligning with the Rams’ quarterback plans beyond the current year.
