Matthew Stafford was so intent on staying with the Los Angeles Rams that he apparently turned down several big contract offers earlier this offseason. Back in February, the Rams quarterback was looking for a contract with more guaranteed money,

Sports Illustrated 's Albert Breer said Stafford's extension is similar to what the Rams did with Aaron Donald in 2022. The Rams re-negotiated Donald's extension to give him more money without altering the amount of years on his deal.

Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford finalized his new two-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The contract can pay Stafford up to $84 million and includes $40 million guaranteed.