Los Angeles Rams, Matthew Stafford agree to terms on restructured contract, per report

Matthew Stafford has agreed to adjust his contract terms with the Los Angeles Rams, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The veteran quarterback is now expected to make an additional $5 million this season and another $4 million in 2025.

Stafford signed a four-year contract worth $160 million two years ago beginning in the 2022 season. His cap hit was reported as $20 million this past season but will jump to $49.5 million this coming season according to Spotrac.

Getting ready to enter his 16th NFL season, the two-time Pro Bowler also lead the Rams to a Super Bowl in the 2021 season. LA has since gone 15-19 over the past two seasons and lost in the Wild Card round of the playoffs this past season.

Stafford is still expected to start this coming season, which will be his fourth with the Rams. He ranks second among active quarterbacks with 56,047 career yards, a number that also puts him 11th all-time as he is poised to pass Eli Manning and enter the top 10 this season.

Stafford struggled with injury in the year following his Super Bowl victory that limited him to only nine games as the Rams finished 5-12 and miss the playoffs entirely.

However, this past season he remained healthy and once against directed LA to a winning 10-7 record across 15 appearances. He finished 11th in the NFL with 3,965 yards to go along with 24 touchdowns compared to 11 interceptions.

LA also returns the dynamic duo of Copper Kupp and Puka Nacua at receiver after both players averaged over 60 yards per game this past season. They will command the lion’s share of the targets from Stafford, who is set to be lead this team with a real shot of winning again in 2024.

Unlike Manning, whom he trails on the all-time yardage list, Stafford only has the one championship to his name. In terms of what his legacy as a player is, the clock is ticking for him to prove something this season.

The Rams will open up the regular season in a little more than a month on Sept. 8 against Stafford’s old team, the Detroit Lions.