Rams’ Matthew Stafford drops retirement appreciation admission
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford acknowledged this week that he is closer to the end of his career than the beginning, while also expressing a renewed appreciation for the game.
Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, the 37-year-old veteran addressed his outlook on retirement.
“I think you always try to be that way but it’s obviously a little more evident at the moment,” Stafford said. “I mean I got a lot of gray in this beard right here, so I don’t know how much longer we’ll be doing it but I do enjoy the heck out of it man. I think with experience I gain perspective on how much I love this stuff. And really missing time in training camp man it just gutted me that I wasn’t out there. So that’s a good sign for me to know that I’m still loving what I’m doing.”
Matthew Stafford’s strong start leads Rams to 3-1 record
Stafford, in his 17th NFL season and fifth with Los Angeles , admitted he does not have much football left. However, he emphasized that being sidelined during training camp highlighted how strongly he still values playing.
The quarterback signed an adjusted two-year, $84 million contract in May, which pays him $44 million this season. If he remains on the Rams’ roster at the start of free agency in 2026, he is set to receive another $40 million.
Through the first month of the 2025 season, Stafford has thrown for 1,114 yards while completing 67.6 percent of his passes. He has recorded eight touchdowns and two interceptions, producing a 106.1 passer rating and 69.1 quarterback rating. His performance has guided the Rams to a 3-1 start .
Los Angeles will host the San Francisco 49ers (3-1) in a Week 5 matchup on Thursday Night Football. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium, with the game airing on Prime Video.
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