Reports of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford looking for more guaranteed money on his contract past this season came as a bit of a surprise, as the veteran QB is signed to the team through 2026. However, the problem from Stafford’s perspective is that on his current deal there is no longer any real guaranteed monetary commitment from the team after the 2024 season, as most of his secured money has been paid, leaving him open to trade or release after this season if the Rams chose make a move.
While it’s highly unlikely that LA has any intentions of releasing or trading Stafford, it’s also hard to imagine the team is in love with the idea of committing long-term to a 36-year-old quarterback who has dealt with some major injuries the past two seasons.