Matthew Stafford signs massive long-term extension with Los Angeles Rams, per report
By Paul Harvey
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Winning the Super Bowl brings with it some nice perks. One of those perks, at least for Matthew Stafford, is a huge new contract.
According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, Stafford is signing a long-term deal with the Los Angeles Rams. The extension is reported to be for 4 years and $160 million with $135 million of that guaranteed.
In total, the Rams have now committed 5 years and $183 million to Stafford and it is expected that Stafford will finish his career in Los Angeles. Schefter also reported that Stafford is likely to help the Rams land other players via free agency.
Matthew Stafford is now tied to Los Angeles for the next five years at $183 million.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2022
Matthew Stafford’s new deal is expected to help the Rams to sign other free agents and help keep the Super-Bowl team together.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2022
After spending the first 12 years of his career with the Detroit Lions, Stafford was acquired by the Rams via a trade prior to the 2021 season. The move paid off with Stafford throwing for more than 4,800 yards and 41 touchdowns while leading LA to the Super Bowl. Stafford also engineered a Super Bowl-winning drive in the final minutes of the game with a go-ahead touchdown to Cooper Kupp.
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
