Los Angeles Rams Sign Matthew Stafford to One-Year, $55 Million Contract

The Los Angeles Rams gave quarterback Matthew Stafford a new one-year, $55 million contract with a $5 million signing bonus last week. The team announced the extension but did not release the financial terms at the time.

NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported on Wednesday that Stafford is due $40 million during the 2026 season and holds a guaranteed roster bonus scheduled for March 2027. Pelissero stated that Stafford's $45 million base salary in 2027 and a $5 million roster bonus in March 2028 become fully guaranteed if he remains on the roster on the third day of the 2027 league year.

The contract includes a "dummy" year in 2029 with a $100 million base salary that would vest if Stafford is on the team on the tenth day of the 2028 league year. Stafford can earn up to $5 million in incentives each of the next two seasons, split evenly between an NFC championship win and a Super Bowl win, each requiring 70 percent playtime.

In total, Stafford is due $45 million for 2026 and $50 million for 2027, with a chance to reach $105 million including incentives over two seasons.

Stafford completed the prior season leading the NFL with 4,707 passing yards, recording a career-high 46 passing touchdowns and eight interceptions.