LOS ANGELES — Sean McVay, head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, was late for his media availability at the start of training camp at Loyola Marymount University. He had been busy working on a contract extension for quarterback Matthew Stafford. Finally, McVay confirmed that the Rams had reached an agreement with Stafford’s agent, Jimmy Sexton, to adjust the quarterback’s contract.
Stafford, who has three years left on his current deal, wanted to secure more guaranteed money, especially after seeing the lucrative contract Jared Goff received after leaving the Rams. The team had a sense of urgency to finalize the agreement with Stafford, given that backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo would miss the first two games of the season due to a suspension.
McVay expressed his satisfaction with the outcome of the negotiations, emphasizing the importance of finding common ground. He commended Stafford for his impressive performance in the latter half of the previous season, which helped the Rams secure a playoff spot.
During the final stretch of the season, Stafford’s performance was outstanding, with a high completion rate and a low sack rate. Despite missing a couple of games due to injury, he managed to throw for nearly 4,000 yards and lead the team to a successful finish.
The agreement with Stafford not only solidifies the quarterback position for the Rams but also demonstrates the team’s commitment to building on their recent success. As the new season approaches, fans can look forward to seeing Stafford lead the team to even greater heights on the field.