The Matthew Stafford era in Detroit is officially over.
The Detroit Lions announced their long-awaited trade of Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday for Jared Goff and three draft picks.
The trade was consummated in January, after Stafford asked the Lions to explore trade options following a third consecutive losing season, but could not be processed until the 2021 league year began at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
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Both Stafford and Goff are expected to be introduced by their new teams in video conferences Friday.