New Matthew Stafford contract details reveal Rams plans at quarterback
The Los Angeles Rams have restructured Matthew Stafford's contract to provide flexibility as he approaches age 40. The deal includes annual evaluation points and potential bonuses tied to playoff success. This structure allows the Rams to maintain options regarding their quarterback's future while still compensating Stafford well.
- ▪Matthew Stafford's updated contract includes rolling guarantee triggers after the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
- ▪Stafford can earn an additional $5 million each season through playoff success, including bonuses for winning the NFC Championship and the Super Bowl.
- ▪The Rams believe first-round rookie quarterback Ty Simpson is the future, but Stafford remains the team's leader for now.
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NFL New Matthew Stafford contract details reveal Rams plans at quarterback By Ryan Anderson Published May 27, 2026, 12:38 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The Los Angeles Rams did more than simply pay reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford with his revised contract. Stafford’s contract details reveal the team built in flexibility at every major checkpoint moving forward. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Stafford’s updated deal includes rolling guarantee triggers after both the 2026 and 2027 seasons, allowing the Rams and Stafford to re-evaluate the relationship year by year instead of locking themselves into a fully guaranteed long-term commitment for a quarterback turning 39 in February of 2027.
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