It’s safe to say Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has aged like fine wine.
While many NFL fans believed this upcoming season would be the reigning MVP’s last, the Rams just extended him for one more season beyond 2026. Over the next two seasons, he can earn $105 million with the team.
Stafford was a large reason why Los Angeles reached the NFC Championship Game last year. Now, the team’s leader is back for at least one more season.
Here’s the latest on how much the reigning MVP’s new deal is worth.
Matthew Stafford contract details:
On Thursday night, Stafford and Los Angeles agreed on a one-year, $55 million extension with the team. The quarterback is now inked for two more seasons, according to Adam Schefter.
ESPN sources: reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford and the Rams reached agreement today on a one-year, $55 million extension worth up to $60 million with incentives. Stafford now has two years and up to $105 million remaining on his deal with the Rams. pic.twitter.com/3lMmJMhk7R
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 21, 2026
Stafford’s deal can be worth up to $60 million with incentives, and he can earn up to $105 million in the next two seasons with the Rams.
Highest paid NFL QBs
While Stafford’s new deal is a nice sum, he still is outside the league’s top 10 highest-paid quarterbacks. For the third season in a row, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will make a position-high $60 million, with four quarterbacks right behind him at $55 million.
Here are the highest-paid quarterbacks heading into the 2026 season, based on average annual value, according to Spotrac.
| Rank | Player | Value |
| 1. | Dak Prescott | $60 million |
| T-2. | Josh Allen | $55 million |
| T-2. | Joe Burrow | $55 million |
| T-2. | Trevor Lawrence | $55 million |
| T-2. | Jordan Love | $55 million |
| T-6. | Jared Goff | $53 million |
| T-6. | Brock Purdy | $53 million |
| 8. | Justin Herbert | $52.5 million |
| 9. | Lamar Jackson | $52 million |
| 10. | Jalen Hurts | $51 million |
How old is Matthew Stafford
Heading into his 18th season, Stafford is 38 years old. The current Rams quarterback was born on February 7, 1988.
Last season, Stafford was one of three players who were 37 years old. He was the 15th-oldest player in the NFL during the 2025-26 season.
