Since the conclusion of the 2024 NFL season, rumors have circulated regarding Matthew Stafford’s future in Los Angeles. On Saturday, these speculations escalated as Tom Pelissero reported that the Rams have granted Stafford permission to explore trade opportunities, signaling that his time with the team is likely coming to an end. This significant news broke on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, in the afternoon.
The Rams have given Matthew Stafford’s agent permission to speak to other teams, per @TomPelissero. pic.twitter.com/y4gsSWFzjN
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 22, 2025
Stafford, a former top overall pick, has been one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks since entering the league. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions after their dismal 0-16 season in 2008 and became a fixture in Detroit throughout the 2010s, leading the team to the playoffs in both 2011 and 2024, accumulating an impressive 45,109 passing yards and 282 career touchdowns. The Lions traded him to the Rams in the 2020 offseason for Jared Goff, a move that swiftly paid off as Stafford guided LA to its second Super Bowl title — the franchise’s first since 1999. This achievement solidified his status as one of the premier quarterbacks of his era.
As a transition looms, it will be interesting to see where Stafford ultimately ends up. Numerous teams are in need of a quarterback; the question remains, which team will take the leap to acquire him? Now comes the anticipation as we await the next chapter in Matthew Stafford’s career.
Who knows where we’ll see him in 2025.
