Los Angeles Rams veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford will be back for another NFL season 2025. It is possible that it can be for a different team. But Stafford should want to stay in Los Angeles.

Matthew Stafford said recently that he would "take some time" to decide on his NFL future, fresh off a 16th season at age 36. Less than two weeks later, the Los Angeles Rams quarterback appears to have made his decision,

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford made waves ahead of a pivotal offseason for himself and the organization.

The Los Angeles Rams are coming off a good season. They showed that the young defense is going to be a special group for years to come. The offense showed that

Stafford revised his contract with the Rams ahead of last season -- in a rather lengthy process -- and will now carry a $49.6 million cap number into the 2025 campaign. L.A. can save $27 million by trading him in a post-June 1 move, and $23 million as a post-June 1 cut, per Over The Cap.

“My understanding is Matthew Stafford does in fact plan to play next season,” NFL insider Ian Rapoport said. “This is essentially what he communicated to the Rams. Wanted to take some time off, but basically told them, ‘I feel good, I don't see why I wouldn't play.'”

It would be unlike the Los Angeles Rams to trade their prime assets for draft capital. As long as they feature Sean McVay at head coach and Les Snead as general

While the Rams and star QB Matthew Stafford work on a deal, the idea of a trade could come about if negotiations break down. The Rams simply can not do that.