Matthew Stafford Considers Rams A Potential Landing Spot
4 years agoDetroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford considers the Los Angeles Rams a contender in his trade market, according to sources. The Rams have explored the possibility of trading for Stafford, although it's unknown what they can do with current quarterback Jared Goff's long-term deal on the books. Cutting Goff would cost LA $65.2 million in dead money and trading him would cost $22.2 million. New Detroit general manager Brad Holmes was a long-time Rams executive before being hired earlier this month. The Lions are looking for fair market value for Stafford, who is the franchise leader in every major passing category. Trading Stafford will mean $19 million in dead money for the Lions in 2021, saving them $14 million in salary cap space. He also has a $10 million roster bonus due on March 22, the fifth day of the new league year. Stafford has thrown for 45,109 yards, 282 touchdown and 144 interceptions in his career.
Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler