Overview
- The Rams announced on Thursday, May 21, 2026, that they agreed to a one-year extension for Matthew Stafford worth $55 million in new money with up to $5 million in incentives.
- The deal binds Stafford to Los Angeles through the 2027 season and raises his total remaining value with the team to about $105 million over two years.
- Los Angeles drafted quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13 this spring but will keep him on a development path as Stafford’s backup for at least the next two seasons.
- Stafford’s extension follows his 2025 MVP season in which he led the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns, which teams and analysts cite as the main reason for paying a top‑tier veteran rate despite his age.
- Key unanswered questions about the contract are the amount of guaranteed money for 2027 and how those guarantees would affect the Rams’ future salary‑cap flexibility and roster decisions.