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Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams agreed to a revised contract back in February, ensuring that the two sides would continue their partnership for at least another year. While the contract was agreed to two months ago, it hadn’t yet been finalized.
It appears to be finally done because the finer details of his reworked deal have emerged. According to Over The Cap, Stafford got a $17 million raise for the 2025 season, raising his cash payout from $27 million to $44 million.
Despite the Rams giving Stafford more money this year, they actually managed to lower his cap hit from $49.67 million to $40.97 million. That was done with the addition of five void years onto the end of the contract from 2027-2031. By adding void years, the Rams are able to spread out his bonus, thus lowering his 2025 cap hit.
Over The Cap notes that his new contract his $56 million in guarantees and comes with a total raise of $26 million, with $17 million coming in 2025. Additionally, Stafford has multiple option bonuses worth up to $24 million in 2025 and 2026.
With his new contract, Stafford is effectively making $46.5 million per year, which would put him 11th among all quarterbacks in annual salary, just behind Jalen Hurts ($51 million) and slightly ahead of Kyler Murray ($46.1 million).
Sean McVay said this offseason that Stafford "made some sacrifices" to stay with the Rams, a clear indication that he could've gotten more money from the Giants or Raiders had he chosen to leave Los Angeles and get traded to one of those franchises. Instead of starting over with a new team, though, Stafford chose to remain with the Rams for at least another year.
Stafford said he "never really wanted to leave" the Rams and is thankful they were able to work something out, continuing their pursuit of another Super Bowl in L.A.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Matthew Stafford contract: Details of revised Rams deal emerge
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It appears to be finally done because the finer details of his reworked deal have emerged. According to Over The Cap, Stafford got a $17 million raise for the 2025 season, raising his cash payout from $27 million to $44 million.
Despite the Rams giving Stafford more money this year, they actually managed to lower his cap hit from $49.67 million to $40.97 million. That was done with the addition of five void years onto the end of the contract from 2027-2031. By adding void years, the Rams are able to spread out his bonus, thus lowering his 2025 cap hit.
Over The Cap notes that his new contract his $56 million in guarantees and comes with a total raise of $26 million, with $17 million coming in 2025. Additionally, Stafford has multiple option bonuses worth up to $24 million in 2025 and 2026.
With his new contract, Stafford is effectively making $46.5 million per year, which would put him 11th among all quarterbacks in annual salary, just behind Jalen Hurts ($51 million) and slightly ahead of Kyler Murray ($46.1 million).
Sean McVay said this offseason that Stafford "made some sacrifices" to stay with the Rams, a clear indication that he could've gotten more money from the Giants or Raiders had he chosen to leave Los Angeles and get traded to one of those franchises. Instead of starting over with a new team, though, Stafford chose to remain with the Rams for at least another year.
Stafford said he "never really wanted to leave" the Rams and is thankful they were able to work something out, continuing their pursuit of another Super Bowl in L.A.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Matthew Stafford contract: Details of revised Rams deal emerge
Continue reading...
