NFL Rumors: Rams Exploring Possible Matthew Stafford Trade

Matthew Stafford, who turns 33 in February, is expected to be moved quickly, with the Lions hoping to trade him before the Super Bowl.

As uncertainty looms over quarterback Jared Goff's future as the starter for the Rams, the team has looked into trade possibilities with the Lions about quarterback Matthew Stafford, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Fowler reports that Stafford considers the Rams a viable landing spot as a contender. It's unclear what would happen to Goff if a trade for Stafford gets completed, as Goff is due to make $43.25 million over the next two years and would be difficult to trade.

The market for Stafford could move quickly, as The MMQB's Albert Breer reports that the Lions aim to complete a deal before the Super Bowl. Breer expects the Lions to receive a first-round pick and perhaps more for Stafford, which further complicates the situation for the Rams, as they do not have a first-round pick in 2021 draft.

Stafford, who turns 33 on Super Bowl Sunday, started every game for Detroit this season, completing 64.2% of his passes for 4,084 yards, 26 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

Keep up with the latest rumors around the NFL:

• Trade talks have gotten "hot and heavy" for Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford. Lions head coach Dan Campbell has outlined his vision for Detroit's quarterback after Stafford. (Dave Birkett, The Detroit Free Press)
• The Packers will reportedly not bring back defensive coordinator Mike Pettine. Green Bay ranked 13th in the NFL in scoring defense in 2020. (Tom Pelissero, NFL Network)
• The Lions have reportedly hired former Panthers and Texans head coach Dom Capers as a senior defensive assistant. Capers was in a similar role with the Vikings last season. (Adam Schefter, ESPN)
• The 49ers have reportedly hired Cory Undlin as their pass game specialist and secondary coach. Undlin was the defensive coordinator for the Lions in 2020. (Field Yates, ESPN)