Matthew Stafford could be traded by Los Angeles Rams?
That idea seemed incredible a few weeks ago, but today we are one step closer to reality.
According to multiple reports, the Rams have allowed Stafford representatives to talk to the team about his potential value in the trade market. It is important to note that Stafford does not request a transaction, but now the team is opening the door to representatives who talk to other teams about potential transactions.
From the echo report @tompelissero: #rams Matthew Stafford's agent gave him permission to talk to other teams about his values. This is not a trade request.
Instead, the Rams and Stafford can better understand his worth outside the team. pic.twitter.com/ouyiiqtcr9
– Ian Rapoport (@rapsheet) February 22, 2025
Stafford and the Rams made the playoffs this season after winning the NFC West, knocking off their fifth seed Minnesota Viking In the wildcard round of the NFL playoffs. Los Angeles went to the divisional round, where they lost to the ultimate Super Bowl champion. Philadelphia Eagles.
According to Ian Rapoport's report NFL Networkthe team and Stafford believe that by measuring his interest in the open market, the Rams and Stafford will be able to better understand his potential contract extension in Los Angeles.
However, this is at an interesting time and considers the upcoming NFL scouting combine. A few days later, the NFL world will descend on Indianapolis, where the foundation will be laid for the final deal and free agency deals that will continue next month. And questions about this quarterback class beyond Cam Ward and Chedure Sanders could have had a great interest in Stafford around the league.
