Rams, Matthew Stafford agree to $55 million extension

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Matthew Stafford is going to be in Los Angeles for a while longer. The Rams and Stafford have agreed to a one-year extension worth $55 million, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

The deal has a max value of $60 million with incentives, paying the reigning MVP handsomely after his career-best season in 2025.

Stafford is now signed through the 2027 season and can earn up to $105 million in total for the next two years. The Rams made Stafford’s new contract official, announcing that he has been extended.

ESPN sources: reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford and the Rams reached agreement today on a one-year, $55 million extension worth up to $60 million with incentives. Stafford now has two years and up to $105 million remaining on his deal with the Rams. pic.twitter.com/3lMmJMhk7R

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 21, 2026

Stafford, 38, has signed new contract extensions with the Rams in each of the last three offseasons, including this year. Retirement doesn’t seem to be an option for him right now, especially coming off an MVP season when he led the NFL in passing yards and touchdown passes.

The Rams drafted his successor in the first round when they selected Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick, but it’s clear he’ll have to wait his turn before having a chance to become the Rams’ starter.

This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams, Matthew Stafford agree to $55 million contract extension

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