Matthew Stafford had agreed to a revised contract to stay with the organization, reports mentioned the two sides would be taking things a year at a time. On Monday night, Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio explained how the details of Stafford's deal show why the 37-year-old may have to find a new football home next winter if he wants to continue playing beyond the 2025 season.

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.