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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 […]

The Green Bay Packers lost their second straight NFC title game, and just hours after rumors swirled about the future of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. While Rodgers had a fantastic year— and will more than likely win the NFL MVP award—the possibility of Rodgers playing elsewhere or hanging up his cleats is on the table. The […]

The Detroit Lions will have to make a choice this offseason on who will be their next quarterback, especially with Matthew Stafford out of the picture. They need to select Justin Fields out of Ohio State. On the daily Locked On Lions podcast, host Matt Dery talked about how huge it would be for the […]

2021 NFL Conference Championship Takeaways, 2 Best Trade Destinations For Matthew Stafford Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Google Podcasts link: Episode 134 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 134 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 134 – […]

The Detroit Lions will likely be seeing one of their longest-tenured players in quarterback Matthew Stafford leave this offseason. The 2014 Pro Bowler won’t be the first to depart Detroit relatively early as they have seen before running back Barry Sanders retire from the league at the age of 30 by the end of the […]

Longtime Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has made it clear that he wants out of Motor City. Now, according to 9News insider Mike Klis, the Denver Broncos are already beginning discussions about a potential trade package for the 32-year-old NFL QB. “I know they’re talking about it today and tomorrow. I wouldn’t be surprised if […]

With reports emerging about Matthew Stafford’s imminent exit from the Detroit Lions, a number of teams have emerged as frontrunners to land the highly sought-after quarterback in the offseason. As it turns out, the New England Patriots headline Stafford’s list of potential destinations, along with the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos. This is according […]

The Detroit Lions and quarterback Matthew Stafford have agreed to part ways this offseason, and Stafford appears to have a certain destination in mind. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports Stafford “has his eyes on” a move to the Indianapolis Colts, a team in need of a quarterback following Philip Rivers’ retirement. One NFC executive suggested […]

There’s a new era brewing for the Detroit Lions as Dan Campbell accepted the team’s vacant head-coaching job. But with Campbell making his presence felt — you can argue he did something else — in his introductory conference, there’s an era coming to a close with Matthew Stafford wanting out. It was reported by ESPN’s […]

The NFL offseason hasn’t officially started, but already, there has been no shortage of action. The latest big news coming out of the rumor mill is the imminent departure of Matthew Stafford from the Detroit Lions. The team is now reportedly listening to offers for their soon-to-be-former star quarterback, and as it turns out, the […]

The Detroit Lions are on the verge of having things look completely different going into next season. A new head coach, a new general manager, and now a new quarterback. Matthew Stafford and the Lions have mutually agreed to part ways this offseason. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, quarterbacks such as Houston […]

The Detroit Lions with franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford have begun exploring trade opportunities, sending the 12-year veteran and former No. 1 pick out of the Motor City, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Sources: The #Lions and Matthew Stafford have mutually agreed to part ways this offseason and the team will begin exploring trade options in […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers announced his retirement Wednesday morning, officially closing the book on a 17-year career. It was not a guarantee Rivers would be back under center for Indy next season. Head coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard both suggested they would love for Rivers to return, but also noted needing […]

At this point, it remains unclear if the Detroit Lions organization will decide to bring back star quarterback Matthew Stafford for 2021. The former first overall pick will be 33 next season, and while he remains in contract with the Lions, there has been some talk about a possible trade away from Detroit. Newly-appointed team […]

The Detroit Lions don’t have anything to play for on Sunday, but they’ll have their starting quarterback under center. Despite dealing with an assortment of injuries, Matthew Stafford is set to start for the Lions in their regular-season finale versus the Minnesota Vikings, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Barring any setbacks overnight, #Lions QB Matthew […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford exited their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday after suffering an ankle injury, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Though the veteran passer was able to leave the field under his own power, he was in obvious discomfort as he hobbled to the locker room and is listed as questionable […]

Pitting a team that is fighting for their postseason life versus a team that may be without a good portion of their defensive coaching staff for the game, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Detroit Lions face off in a Week 16 matchup at Ford Field. While the winter elements will not be a problem […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford gave an emotional statement amid a tough 2020 campaign for the franchise. The former Georgia standout vowed to continued to give it his all and appear on the field as often as he can for his teammates and the organization. The Lions’ Twitter page posted his inspirational speech: That's my […]

After being deemed questionable to play due to a rib injury, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is now expected to suit up for their Week 15 tilt against the Tennessee Titans, per NFL Network‘s Ian Rapoport. In a dramatic turn, #Lions QB Matthew Stafford (ribs) is now preparing to play tomorrow vs the #Titans, sources […]

Could Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford request a trade this offseason? According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, it’s a scenario that the 32-year old may soon entertain. The Lions are looking at yet another rebooting job, along with a coaching and front office overhaul. Accordingly, the franchise and the veteran QB could part ways to make […]

The Detroit Lions recently made roster moves which may suggest that starting quarterback Matthew Stafford will be out for an extended period of time due to a lingering rib injury. Motor City recently signed former XFL gunslinger Jordan Ta’amu to their practice squad which gives the team an insurance in lieu of Stafford’s absence, per […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was unable to finish Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers, with the 32-year-old forced to exit late in the game due to a rib injury. An update has been provided on Stafford’s status, and it appears that he has sustained quite a considerable injury on Sunday night. Here’s an […]

Just a week after the Detroit Lions appeared dead in the water following the removal of their head coach and general manager, they pulled off a miracle comeback late in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears to earn a 34-30 win. The Bears executed a miracle fourth-quarter comeback of their own against the Lions […]

Rookie wide receiver Quintez Cephus has just scored his first NFL touchdown for the Detroit Lions, and it came in spectacular fashion. Facing a daunting Chicago Bears defense in their Week 13 game, Cephus caught a deep pass from Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and landed in the end zone for a 49-yard touchdown. This throw […]

Matthew Stafford’s future with the Detroit Lions is in serious jeopardy as they close in on yet another disappointing campaign. Per Mike Florio of NBC Sports, the Lions will need to make their decision quickly on whether they will keep their 2009 no. 1 overall pick as part of their future moving forward. On the […]

Matthew Stafford may want out of Detroit after this season. As he enters his 13th year in 2021, he may have been through one too many coaching changes as part of the Lions organization. Matt Dery, the host of the daily Locked On Lions podcast, was breaking down the ripple effect of the firing of […]

The Detroit Lions hit the reset button once again after firing head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn on Saturday. With another rebuild possibly on the way, speculations arose on quarterback Matthew Stafford’s future with the team. Stafford, however, appears to be more focused on finishing out the 2020 season, where Detroit will […]

The Detroit Lions cleaned house this weekend, firing head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn amid another poor start. What exactly do the changes mean for quarterback Matthew Stafford? That remains to be seen. Stafford was asked on Monday about his future with the team, though he hardly made a stirring commitment to […]