Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is on the move, and while many teams will be calling for the talented signal-caller, the Los Angeles Rams might be a possibility as their own quarterback situation remains in flux, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Sources: Matthew Stafford considers the Rams a viable contender in his trade market with the Lions. While it’s unclear what the Rams can do with Jared Goff’s long-term deal on the books, they’ve explored the possibilities with Stafford.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 29, 2021
Stafford will have a lot of teams calling for his services, and it was reported that at least five teams offered first-round picks for the former Georgia Bulldog. Stafford can still play at a high level, as he finished the 2020 season with 4,084 yards and 26 touchdowns.
He has been one of the most durable in the league as well, missing only eight games since 2011 and giving his all for the Lions, as they fired yet another head coach and, in turn, Stafford and the organization mutually agreed to part ways and find a trade partner.
Article Continues BelowAs for the Rams, it was reported that there will be a quarterback competition between Jared Goff and John Wolford after a very subpar season by the Rams, who are just a couple of seasons removed from a trip to the Super Bowl.
From NFL Now: #Rams QB Jared Goff has done so many good things in LA – 45 wins since 2017! – while John Wolford impressed during his short window. Expect an open QB competition in camp to help it shake out, I'm told. pic.twitter.com/mPSEuaDiF1
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 27, 2021
Goff struggled during 2020 despite the Rams making the playoffs, and potentially adding a guy like Stafford would do wonders for head coach Sean McVay and this offense, especially after losing coordinator after coordinator in the past couple of weeks.
As for Stafford, lots of teams have interest in him, and for good reason. Where he ends up remains to be seen, but the Stafford to Los Angeles rumors will surely excite Rams fans, and it seems that the possibility of him playing at SoFi Stadium in 2021 is real.