New Matthew Stafford contract details reveal Rams plans at quarterback

Nypost · May 27, 2026 · 378 words · By Ryan Anderson

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What to know about New Matthew Stafford contract details reveal Rams plans at quarterback

The Los Angeles Rams did more than simply pay reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford with his revised contract.

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What happened

The Los Angeles Rams did more than simply pay reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford with his revised contract.

Why it matters

Stafford’s contract details reveal the team built in flexibility at every major checkpoint moving forward.

Common ground

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Stafford’s updated deal includes rolling guarantee triggers after both the 2026 and 2027 seasons, allowing the Rams and Stafford to re-evaluate the relationship year by year instead of locking themselves into a fully…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “along with a fully guaranteed $5 million roster bonus in March 2027”

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There is conflicting information regarding the date and nature of the bonus. One source mentions a $5M March 2028 roster bonus, while another mentions a fully guaranteed $5 million roster bonus due on the 5th day of the 2027 league year.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American professional football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Stafford

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stafford () is a market town and the county town of Staffordshire, England. It is located about 15 miles (24 km) south of Stoke-on-Trent, 15 miles (24 km) north of Wolverhampton and 24 miles (39 km) n…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stafford

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Claim 2: “Stafford can earn an additional $5 million each season through playoff success, including bonuses tied to winning the NFC Championship and the Super Bowl while playing at least 70 percent of snaps”

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The provided evidence discusses extensions and general contract values but does not mention the specific 70% snap requirement or the $5 million playoff success bonuses tied to the NFC Championship/Super Bowl.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Rams and reigning MVP Matthew Stafford agreed to a one-year, $55 million extension that keeps him under contract through 2027 while leaving 2027 money non‑guaranteed until future triggers vest.
https://particle.news/story/rams-sign-matthew-stafford-to-on…

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web search NEUTRAL — According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Stafford's pact with the Rams will see him earn $44 million in 2025, including $40 million in guaranteed money. The full contract is a two-year, $84 million deal…
https://www.si.com/nfl/matthew-stafford-contract-details-new…

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web search NEUTRAL — The contract Stafford is currently playing under was a five-year, $135-million extension agreed upon in August 2017.Projecting Matthew Stafford's next contract. The most likely scenario is that Staffo…
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/matthew-stafford-co…

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Claim 3: “He is due $40 million in 2026”

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A web search result explicitly states 'Stafford's base salary increases from $40 million to $45 million in 2026', confirming he is due $40 million (as a baseline or starting point for the increase) in 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 NFL season was the 106th season of the National Football League (NFL). The regular season began on September 4, 2025, with reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia defeating Dallas in the NF…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_NFL_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The National Football League playoffs for the 2025 season began on January 10, 2026, and concluded with Super Bowl LX on February 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This is the first post…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_NFL_playoffs

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Claim 4: “Stafford’s updated deal includes rolling guarantee triggers after both the 2026 and 2027 seasons”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results about the Apostle Matthew, the Bible, and general Rams season info. No evidence regarding 'rolling guarantee triggers' for 2026 and 2027 was found in the provided text.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Los Angeles Rams' 88th in the National Football League (NFL), their 89th overall, 59th in the Greater Los Angeles Area, sixth playing their home games at SoFi Stadium and their…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Los_Angeles_Rams_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Maxx Robert Crosby (born August 22, 1997) is an American professional football defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Eastern…
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Claim 5: “In total, Stafford could earn $105 million over the next two seasons”

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No evidence was provided or found to support the total potential earnings of $105 million over the next two seasons.

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Claim 6: “If he remains on the roster by the third day of the 2027 league year, his $45 million base salary for 2027 and another $5 million roster bonus for 2028 become fully guaranteed”

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Two separate web search results (dated May 27, 2026) explicitly state that his $45M base salary in 2027 and a $5M March 2028 roster bonus become fully guaranteed if he is on the roster on the third day of the 2027 league year.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Frederick Allan Moranis (; born April 18, 1953) is a Canadian comedian and actor, famous for roles in several feature films in the 1980s. He appeared in the sketch comedy series Second City Television…
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Claim 7: “first-round rookie quarterback Ty Simpson”

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Multiple web results confirm Ty Simpson was selected by the Rams with the 13th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft as a quarterback from Alabama.

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web search NEUTRAL — 5 days ago ... Analyst Predicts Rams to Draft QB Ty Simpson An NFL analyst has predicted the Los Angeles Rams could target quarterback Ty Simpson in the ...
https://www.facebook.com/NFLonCBS/posts/the-only-first-round…

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web search NEUTRAL — Watch quarterback Ty Simpson's best plays from his college career at the University of Alabama.
https://www.therams.com/video/ty-simpsons-highlights-top-pla…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Simpson had the seventh-most completions (305) and 10th-most ...
https://www.therams.com/team/players-roster/ty-simpson/

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Claim 8: “quarterback turning 39 in February of 2027”

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Wikipedia confirms Matthew Stafford was born on February 7, 1988. Therefore, he will turn 39 in February 2027.

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Claim 9: “Stafford has a $100 million base salary scheduled for that season [2029]”

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Two independent web sources confirm the existence of a 'dummy year' with a $100 million base salary scheduled for 2029 to force negotiation or separation.

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web search NEUTRAL — John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American professional football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Stafford

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web search NEUTRAL — The deal also includes a so‑called “dummy year” that would vest a $100 million 2029 base salary on the 10th day of the 2028 league year to force negotiation or separation before Stafford would be 40.
https://particle.news/story/rams-sign-matthew-stafford-to-on…

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web search NEUTRAL — Stafford has a $100 million base salary scheduled for that season, but the number is not designed to actually be paid.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/27/sports/new-matthew-stafford-co…

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