Rams, Stafford discussing deal amid reported request for guaranteed money

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay appeared to confirm that Matthew Stafford is seeking more guaranteed money and said the team is discussing a revised contract with the quarterback.

"I've had good dialogue with Matthew," McVay said Friday. "We'll keep those things in-house, but he's been working with our guys."

McVay added: "There's nothing that's more important than making sure that he feels appreciated, and he knows how much we love him and want him to lead the way. … The commitment that I think he wants to have can be reciprocated, and we want to work toward figuring that out."

General manager Les Snead echoed McVay's comments. "We're definitely jacked to have Matthew as our QB," he said.

Stafford signed a four-year, $160-million extension with the Rams in March 2022 but has no guaranteed salary after 2024, according to Over The Cap. He's set to earn $31 million and account for $49.5 million against the salary cap next season.

McVay said the two-time Pro Bowl passer has been attending the team's voluntary workouts.

Stafford passed for 3,965 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, with a 62.6% completion rate, to lead the Rams to a playoff berth in 2023. The veteran signal-caller managed to showcase his talent after missing eight games in 2022 because of a spinal cord contusion.