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Reports about Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford being unhappy about his contract began to surface in late April right around the 2024 NFL Draft that took place April 25 through April 27. Rams head coach Sean McVay reluctantly acknowledged that the reports of Stafford looking for additional contract guarantees were true.
Stafford has three years worth $94 million remaining on the four-year, $160 million contract extension he signed in March 2022. He is making $31 million this year, which is entirely a fully guaranteed base salary, on a $49.5 million salary cap number. The $49.5 million is the NFL’s third-largest 2024 cap figure.
Stafford’s 2025 salary is $32 million consisting of a $27 million base salary, of which $10 million became fully guaranteed in March and a $5 million third day of the 2024 league year roster bonus that became fully guaranteed last March. The total amount guaranteed in 2025 is $15 million. Stafford is scheduled to make $31 million in 2026, composed of a $26 million base salary and a $5 million third day of the 2026 league year roster bonus due next March 14. All of the money in 2026 is unsecured.
The Detroit Lions recently signing Jared Goff — the quarterback McVay felt he needed to replace by acquiring Stafford three offseasons ago — to a four-year, $212 million extension that made him the NFL’s second-highest paid player at $53 million per year likely only compounded the problem. Goff’s deal contains $170,611,832 in guarantees where $113,611,832 was fully guaranteed at signing. The $113,611,832 includes an NFL-record $73 million signing bonus. It wouldn’t be surprising if more contract security and additional money are now being sought.
Stafford’s contract dissatisfaction prompted speculation that he wouldn’t attend the Rams’ organized team activities, which started on Monday May 20. The two-time Pro Bowl quarterback is participating in the…
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Author : Joel Corry
Publish date : 2024-05-22 18:59:30
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