The Los Angeles Rams have successfully restructured quarterback Matthew Stafford’s contract, ensuring his commitment to the team for the 2024 regular season. Amidst a trend of NFL players holding out for new deals, the Rams and Stafford managed to avoid any disruptions by agreeing to a revised financial arrangement. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Stafford’s adjusted contract will grant him an additional $5 million upfront in 2024, with his 2025 roster bonus increasing from $5 million to $9 million. This adjustment provides more immediate financial benefits to Stafford while keeping his four-year, $160 million deal, originally signed in 2022, intact through the 2026 season.
At 36, Stafford had expressed a desire for more guaranteed money following the Super Bowl victory he helped secure for the Rams. With only $15 million in guaranteed money left on his deal before the adjustment, Stafford seemed ready to either hold out or limit his participation to individual drills as the Rams’ training camp began last Tuesday. However, the agreement reached last week allowed Stafford to join the camp without distractions.
Stafford expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, stating, “Listen, I’m happy to be where I am, you know what I mean?” Rams head coach Sean McVay appreciated Stafford’s professionalism throughout the negotiation process. Coming off a strong 2023 season where he threw for 3,965 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions over 15 games, Stafford led the Rams to the playoffs. As he enters the latter stages of his career, Stafford remains driven to chase another Super Bowl ring with Los Angeles this season. With the contract dispute resolved, both Stafford and the Rams can now focus on the upcoming season, aiming to build on last year’s success and make another deep playoff run.
