Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2027 season. The deal, worth $55 million with incentives potentially raising it to $60 million, was announced by the team on Thursday. Stafford, 38, will carry a $48.3 million salary-cap hit in 2026, according to Overthecap.com.
The extension follows Stafford’s 2025 MVP season, during which he threw for 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns. The Rams, who are considered Super Bowl LXI favorites, now have Stafford, receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, and a defense featuring Jared Verse and Trent McDuffie.
Stafford’s future beyond 2026 remains uncertain, as he will turn 39 one week before Super Bowl LXI, which will be played at the Rams’ home stadium, SoFi Stadium. The team also drafted Ty Simpson in the first round of the 2025 draft, adding depth to the quarterback position.
The Rams and Stafford have been negotiating on a year-to-year basis since 2024, following a contract impasse that delayed Stafford’s arrival at training camp last year. The team and quarterback agreed on a deal in March 2025, and this latest extension solidifies his role for at least one more season.
The Rams will play seven prime-time games in 2026 and will not face the Seattle Seahawks in a rematch until Christmas night. Stafford’s tenure with the Rams began in 2021 when he was traded from the Detroit Lions and helped the team win Super Bowl LVI.