Seems like it was all just noise. Matthew Stafford is staying with the Los Angeles Rams.
The veteran quarterback and the Rams agreed to a restructured contract that keeps him with the team, the team announced Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, and should be out sometime here soon.
The Rams initially allowed Stafford to speak with other teams to gauge his value before making a commitment. The quarterback’s agent met with the Giants at the NFL combine, while Stafford also had an unplanned discussion with Raiders minority owner Tom Brady in Montana.
The New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders were reportedly pursuing Stafford, with both franchises discussing two-year contracts worth $90 million to $100 million. Ultimately, the money and or situations weren’t enough for Stafford to move on.
The Giants are reportedly considering moving their attention to Aaron Rodgers after missing out on Stafford.
The Rams met with the 37-year-old Stafford at their facility on the 28th of February to reach a decision about his future, with both sides open to a return.
Stafford had only $4 million in guaranteed money remaining on his deal before agreeing to the Rams’ restructured contract.
The veteran has been Los Angeles’ quarterback since coming over in a trade that sent Jared Goff to the Detroit Lions in 2021. Stafford captured a Super Bowl in his first season with the Rams, and has compiled a 34-23 record since that trade.
Stafford threw for 3,762 yards, 20 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 2024 as he led Los Angeles to the postseason. After winning in the wild-card round against the Minnesota Vikings, the Rams fell 28-22 to the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round, where the Rams played the Eagles pretty well.
It will continue to be an interesting off-season for the Rams, as they have more pieces that need to fall into place, like Cooper Kupp. 
Jaden Chandler-Parnell, or “JC” is a Sports & Sports Betting Analyst for Stare Down Sports. You can Follow him on X @Jaden95Chandler and on Youtube
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