Last offseason, there were rumors abound on what would happen with Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams, and it’s looking like this offseason will bring more of the same until Stafford officially opts in (or doesn’t) with the Rams.
During that 2025 offseason, teams like the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders reportedly tried to trade for the veteran quarterback, it didn’t happen, but during that timeframe the Rams were making plans too in case Stafford moved. One such rumor was that the Rams had planned to give Aaron Rodgers a chance as their QB if Stafford and L.A. chose togo their own ways.
Of course, Stafford ended up staying with the Rams and had an MVP-type season.
That was 2025, this is 2026.
Going into 2026, there are a number of variables from Stafford’s interest to playing again, his health, how much money he’d want from the Rams, and there are external variables like the potential number of teams who would take a chance and trade for Stafford, if they could.
Factor in all the potential quarterbacks that L.A. could look at if Stafford were to move on, whether that be rolling with Jimmy Garoppolo, Stetson Bennett, drafting a rookie, signing someone or trading for a known commodity (Joe Burrow?), and the speculation on this topic is endless.
As far as we know, Stafford hasn’t decided on his future, and Sean McVay can’t say whether the veteran quarterback will be back for another year or not, and that uncertainty gives observers plenty to ponder on.
The Super Bowl is Sunday, but after that, let the rumor mill get to work (if it hasn’t already) because until Stafford makes a decision, all options for Stafford and the Rams may be on the table, and there should be no shortage of people talking, writing and speculating on what those options are.
All eyes will be on Stafford and the Rams this offseason, again.
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