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.

Matthew Stafford plans to continue playing in 2025 but the Rams will likely need to work out a new deal with the veteran QB

“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.'”

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.

Detroit Lions fans were willing to do just about anything to get into their divisional round playoff game against the Washington Commanders. One fan even sold his autographed Matthew Stafford jersey to afford tickets,

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.