While he is technically under contract with the Rams through the 2026 season, Stafford has given mixed signals regarding his long-term playing future. He openly contemplated retirement after each of the last two seasons, but, prior to the 2024 campaign, Stafford said that he hoped to play for " three or four more seasons ," or roughly until age 40.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay likes what he has in Matthew Stafford, and McVay weighed in on the quarterback's future.

Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford finalized his new two-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The contract can pay Stafford up to $84 million and includes $40 million guaranteed.