While he is technically under contract with the Rams through the 2026 season, Stafford has given mixed signals regarding his long-term playing future. He openly contemplated retirement after each of the last two seasons, but, prior to the 2024 campaign, Stafford said that he hoped to play for " three or four more seasons ," or roughly until age 40.

The Los Angeles Rams have restructured Matthew Stafford’s contract, guaranteeing $44 million and solidifying their commitment to the veteran quarterback amid offseason trade buzz.