Trade Idea Lands Rams Potential Matthew Stafford Replacement
Summary
The Los Angeles Rams are working on a new contract extension for their quarterback Matthew Stafford, who had a great season and won the MVP award. Because Stafford is older and the team lacks an experienced backup, there is talk about trading for Will Levis, a younger quarterback with some NFL experience, to prepare for the future.Key Facts
- The Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford are negotiating a contract extension for at least two more years.
- Stafford threw for 4,707 yards, 46 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions in his best season and won the NFL MVP award.
- Stafford is 38 years old and still playing at a high level.
- The Rams do not have an experienced backup quarterback behind Stafford; their other QB, Stetson Bennett, has never played in an NFL game.
- CBS Sports proposed the Rams trade a 2026 sixth-round pick to get Will Levis from the Tennessee Titans as a potential Stafford replacement.
- Will Levis is 26 years old and has started 21 NFL games over three years.
- Levis is familiar with the Rams’ offensive style because of his past coach’s connection to the current Rams head coach Sean McVay.
- The Rams see Levis as a cost-effective option to develop a young quarterback.
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