What Matthew Stafford told Jim Gray about his future after the loss
The Los Angeles Rams‘ The season has come to an end. That was a heartbreaking loss for the Rams against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game. Now the focus for the Rams is on the offseason, which includes the future at quarterback Matthew Stafford. The the quarterback talked about his future with Jim Gray on the Let’s Go podcast.
“There’s going to be a lot to it,” Stafford told Jim Gray about his future. “It’s a physical, mental and emotional decision, a personal and family decision. So we’ll figure all those things out over time.”
Stafford has one year left on his contractwho signed before this season. However, he will turn 38 the day before Super Bowl LX.
“I know I’ve had a lot of fun playing football this season and I’ve had so much fun playing for the Rams. So when I’m ready to figure it out, I’ll be ready to figure it out. That moment isn’t right now. I have so much more time, I feel like I’m just thinking about the people and the season we’ve just had. I want to appreciate that and give him what I’m personally thinking about before I start a family,” Stafford added.
Stafford will have time to make a final decision. NFL free agency doesn’t begin until March 11. That gives the quarterback nearly six weeks to work on a decision, or at least give the Rams some idea of where he’s leaning. Meanwhile, the Rams could try to re-sign Jimmy Garoppolo, but his days as the starting quarterback may be over.
With limited options available in free agency and a weaker quarterback draft class, the Rams will likely want Stafford back for another run. They could bring in a veteran backup, as well as select a quarterback later in the draft, to prepare for the future. Right now, the Rams will be patient with Stafford, but at some point he will have to make a decision.
2026-01-27 17:08:00
