My understanding is that Matthew Stafford does in fact plan to play next season,” Rapoport said. “This is essentially what he communicated to the Rams. He wanted to take so

Matthew Stafford has made his decision—he will play in 2025. However, contract negotiations with the Rams could shape the veteran quarterback’s future with the team.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport shared an update on the status of LA Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on Wednesday evening. He plans to return and play in 2025, according to the tweet from Rapoport, but a deal likely needs to be worked out between the former Georgia star and the Rams.

Right after the Los Angeles Rams loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round of the playoffs, quarterback Matthew Stafford said he would probably keep playing. That was confirmed on Wednesday,

Matthew Stafford is planning to play football in 2025. The 37-year-old quarterback is said to “feel good” and will play next season after there had been some uncertainty about his future when the Rams’ playoff run came to an end in the NFC divisional round.

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.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford reportedly plans to return next season, but the Los Angeles Rams should start preparing for a future without him.

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,

Matthew Stafford is planning to play football in 2025. The 37-year-old quarterback is said to “feel good” and will play next season after there had been some uncertainty about his future when the Rams’ playoff run came to an end in the NFC Divisional Round.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford plans to continue playing in 2025. Stafford was non-committal as to whether he'd return for a 17th NFL season after the Rams' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round.