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Former Detroit Lions star wide receiver Calvin Johnson is ecstatic Matthew Stafford is out of the Motor City. He only wishes he had been granted his release during his playing career. Johnson said during an interview with Woodward Sports he was glad his former quarterback will have a chance to play for another franchise after […]

Entering the first season with new head coach Dan Campbell and a new starting quarterback at the helm, the Detroit Lions are beginning to head into a multi-step rebuild process. Having held the seventh overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, there were plenty of viable options for them to address their many needs. A […]

The Los Angeles Rams made a return to the playoffs this past year and are primed to get back once again in 2021. In the offseason, the team improved the roster even more, making it a tougher task to take them out. In the offseason, the Rams traded for star quarterback Matthew Stafford, who could […]

The Los Angeles Rams made quite the run in 2020 before ultimately coming up short to the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field in the playoffs. One thing that became apparent for the LA after last season was that they seemed to be a star quarterback away from truly taking the next step. They wasted […]

Injuries ravaged and ruined the San Francisco 49ers’ plans of defending their NFC Championship crown from 2020 in 2021. The injuries started early and carried throughout the year. And while injuries affect a team regardless, when it’s your best players getting hurt, it makes it all the more difficult. Nick Bosa, Solomon Thomas, George Kittle, […]

The Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions made a big splash earlier this offseason when they swapped quarterbacks, and now they just made another deal. This time, it’s Michael Brockers going from the Rams to the Lions. The move didn’t come without a little drama. Before dishing him away, the Rams’ front office apparently asked […]

The Los Angeles Rams players are reportedly feeling good about the recent acquisition of veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford to begin their offseason. Rams defensive tackle Michael Brockers aired his side and claimed that Stafford will bring more talent to the table as opposed to former QB1 Jared Goff. Via TMZ Sports: “Is it a level […]

The quarterback carousel is starting to gain momentum. The Detroit Lions traded longtime quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for Jared Goff, a pair of first-round picks, and a third-round pick. Just recently, a trade between the Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts took place that exchanged quarterback Carson Wentz for a conditional second-round pick and a third-round […]

Matthew Stafford is more than happy with how the drama surrounding his situation with the Detroit Lions ended up with himself being traded to the Los Angeles Rams. As it turns out, however, there were a few other possible destinations for the star quarterback other than L.A. — as well as a couple of teams […]

Matthew Stafford is soon to be a former member of the Detroit Lions as he will be officially traded to the Los Angeles Rams when the new league year begins in March. Even though Stafford envisioned himself playing for the Lions his entire career, he and his wife began picturing a trade happening before last […]

Matthew Stafford is a really tough guy, and the new Los Angeles Rams quarterback detailed all the injuries he played through in 2020 with the Detroit Lions in a recent interview with Mitch Albom of the Detroit Free Press. It’s truly a laundry list of maladies: “I mean, this past year was bad,” Matthew Stafford […]

The Los Angeles Rams were able to acquire Matthew Stafford in a trade recently and there are players who are interested in playing with him in Los Angeles. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, there were multiple players who texted Stafford after the news of his trade broke in hopes to join him on the Rams. […]

It’s been just over a week since the trade that sent Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams and more details are emerging from the blockbuster deal. Aside from the Carolina Panthers’ offer to the Lions for Stafford, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Detroit initially requested for defensive tackle Aaron Donald during […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are widely believed to be moving on from five-year veteran quarterback Carson Wentz after the team’s dispiriting 3-8-1 season in 2020. Though Wentz made one Pro Bowl and helped pilot the team to a Super Bowl-winning season during his Eagles tenure, it was memorably Nick Foles who actually played during the playoffs […]

It did not take long for Matthew Stafford to find a new home. Just about one week after the Detroit Lions and its longtime franchise quarterback mutually agreed to part ways, the Lions orchestrated a blockbuster trade to send Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams. Detroit is getting Rams signal-caller Jared Goff in addition to […]

The Detroit Lions recently traded longtime quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for two first-round picks, a third-round pick, and quarterback Jared Goff. While plenty of teams had interest in trading for Stafford,  he reportedly made it known that he did not want to go to the New England Patriots. While it’s not […]

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald was every bit as stunned as the rest of the football world when the Rams acquired Matthew Stafford from the Detroit Lions. Donald said Wednesday on The Dan Patrick Show he is excited to see what Stafford will bring to the table. Of course, Donald is also sad […]

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Like most fans, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was relaxing at his place when news broke that the Los Angeles Rams had acquired Matthew Stafford via trade. His mind quickly reverted back to football upon knowing that the Jared Goff saga has ended. Not to mention that their division rival is now armed with a […]

The Los Angeles Rams already made offseason headlines trading for quarterback Matt Stafford. The team won’t restructure Stafford’s final non-guaranteed years. The former Lions quarterback could net as much as $43 million over the next two seasons. Still, the Rams could get more surprised by potential cuts before free agency. Los Angeles fields the second-highest […]

Quarterback Matthew Stafford has already found a new home after he was dealt by the Detroit Lions to the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday night. However, a number of teams did make a bid to land the services of the former Pro Bowler to no avail. According to Peter King of Pro Football Talk, the […]

Despite getting interest from multiple teams, the Los Angeles Rams eventually won the Matthew Stafford Sweepstakes. It took two first-round picks, a third-round pick, and starting quarterback Jared Goff to pry Stafford from the Detroit Lions. It is clear Rams head coach Sean McVay thought it was a gamble worth taking, as he wasted no […]

The Los Angeles Rams have a new quarterback after acquiring Matthew Stafford on Saturday in a huge blockbuster deal that sent Jared Goff and picks to the Detroit Lions. Stafford and the Lions were destined to part ways and, ultimately, the Rams wanted to move on from Goff and his contract, so this move makes […]

Everyone is assuming that the blockbuster trade between the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams that involves Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff is a done deal. While it looks like both teams are content with what they got, the Lions could back out of the trade due to Goff’s impending physical. If the Lions develop […]

Like Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff had also previously spent his entire NFL career with one franchise since being drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2016 Draft. But the changed after Goff was dealt by the Rams to the Detroit Lions along with two first round picks and a third round pick […]

Quarterback Matthew Stafford was traded to the Los Angeles Rams yesterday, as the Detroit Lions received Jared Goff, a 2021 third-round draft pick, a 2022 first-round draft pick, and a 2023 first-round draft pick in exchange, via Dan Schneier of CBS Sports. In this process of getting traded, Stafford made it known that he did […]

The Los Angeles Rams were seen to have improved after manufacturing a trade to acquire veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford from the Detroit Lions. In return, they sent a 2021 third-round pick, 2022 and 2023 first-round picks, along with former starting gunslinger Jared Goff. It is undeniable that the Rams have a roster that is capable […]

The Los Angeles Rams didn’t waste any time as they started the offseason by going all-in on trading for veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford. The deal was eventually reported to have boosted the Rams’ odds of winning the Super Bowl title in 2022. Via David Fucillo of DraftKings: “Prior to the trade, the Rams opened at […]

The Los Angeles Rams immediately went to work after bouncing out of the playoffs with a loss to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Round two weeks ago. They acquired the services of quarterback Matthew Stafford in exchange for 2022 and 2023 first-round picks, a 2021 third-round pick, along with gunslinger Jared Goff. […]

The Los Angeles Rams acquired quarterback Matthew Stafford from the Detroit Lions in exchange for a 2021 third-round pick, 2022 and 2023 first-round picks, along with playmaker Jared Goff. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Stafford’s contract won’t be tweaked and the veteran will remain to have two years and $43 million left in the next […]

The Los Angeles Rams ended up emerging as the team that won the Matthew Stafford sweepstakes on Saturday night, starting a storm on social media. But before the Rams landed Stafford from the Detroit Lions, the San Francisco 49ers, the Carolina Panthers, and the Indianapolis Colts all expressed interest in the veteran quarterback, per Peter […]

The Denver Broncos have been rumored to be a team that is in the market for a quarterback and it appears they neared a trade for Matthew Stafford before he was traded to the Los Angeles Rams. According to Mike Klis of 9News, the Lions were interested in swapping Stafford for Drew Lock before the […]

On Saturday night, quarterback Matthew Stafford finally concluded a 12-year stint with the Detroit Lions as he packed his bags and relocated to the Los Angeles Rams after he was involved in a trade. However, Ben Standig of The Athletic bared that the Washington Football Team also made a run for the veteran playmaker and […]

A quarterback trade has finally been announced, but it’s not about Houston Texans star QB Deshaun Watson. The Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions have agreed to a deal that sends Jared Goff, two future first-round picks, and a third-round pick to Detroit in exchange for Matthew Stafford. Details of the deal were reported by ESPN insider Adam Schefter. Detroit is dealing […]

Trade talks for Lions veteran Matthew Stafford are heating up. Lions coach Dan Campbell told the Detroit Free Press’s Dave Birkett that Stafford talks have gotten “hot and heavy,” and that the team is taking a long-term approach to dealing Stafford.  Talked to Dan Campbell this morning. He said trade talks for Matthew Stafford have […]

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 […]

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The Detroit Lions and Matthew Stafford have mutually agreed to part ways, with the Lions needing to manufacture a trade involving the veteran quarterback. With Stafford being made available, at least five teams are willing to offer a first-round pick for him, per Peter King of NBC Sports and via JP Finlay of NBC Sports. […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay spoke about the team’s quarterback situation during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. The Colts need a new signal-caller following the retirement of veteran QB Philip Rivers. Irsay said he believes Indy is ready to compete for a Super Bowl and would prefer to have a quarterback who can immediately contribute […]