The ultimate goal for the Los Angeles Rams was to win the Super Bowl after acquiring Matthew Stafford from the Detroit Lions. They hoped to get that done in Year 1, but that was always going to be a tall task.
Well, Stafford wasted no time delivering a championship to Los Angeles, winning Super Bowl LVI in his first season with the Rams. So long as he didn’t completely flop in 2021, he was always going to be in line for an extension at some point, knowing he was only under contract through 2022.
But after winning a ring and having the magical season that he did, Stafford is bound to receive a major payday this offseason. Sean McVay said extending Stafford is an “incredibly high priority,” something that could get done soon.
So, what might Stafford’s next contract with the Rams look like? It’ll be expensive, but he deserves it. Let’s dive into it.
