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The terms of Matthew Stafford's new contract with the Rams have been finalized, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Stafford agreed to a contract extension with Los Angeles during the NFL Combine, but the specific details were not revealed, with Rapoport reporting they might not become available until after the start of free agency in March.
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The quarterback engaged in talks with other teams like the Giants and Raiders before deciding to return to the Rams for his age-37 season. Los Angeles nearly beat the eventual Super Bowl champion Eagles on the road in the NFC Divisional round last season, and they signed wide receiver Davante Adams this offseason.
Here's what to know about the terms of Matthew Stafford's new contract.
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Matthew Stafford contract details
Stafford's new deal will be worth $44 million in 2025. If he's on the roster by the start of free agency in 2026, he will be paid another $40 million.
The #Rams and QB Matthew Stafford have finally finalized the terms on his new contract, sources say, as the deal negotiated during the NFL Combine is now official.
Stafford will earn $44M this year, with $4M already paid and the other $40M fully guaranteed. pic.twitter.com/L9Udyo46Al
Stafford was previously going to make $58 million in 2025 and 2026, but he could now make $84 million. His salary for the 2025 season was set to be $27 million.
L.A.'s hesitance to give Stafford a new deal was reportedly because the team wanted to take his situation year by year. The quarterback, meanwhile, was reportedly seeking a multi-year deal. The two sides are now tied for the next two years, and Stafford will get a significant raise this year.
In 2024, Stafford completed 65.8 percent of his passes for 3,762 yards and 20 touchdowns with eight interceptions. He also led the Rams to a playoff win over the Vikings.
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