Could you picture a scenario where the Rams part ways with Stafford? According to Russini, the Raiders and New York Giants are among the teams rumored to be interested in Stafford, and both have reportedly discussed a two-year deal with him, guaranteeing $90-$100 million if a trade is finalized.
The Rams are expected to meet with Stafford today to discuss his future. As per Russini’s report, the Raiders and Giants are open to offering Stafford a contract that includes $90-100 million guaranteed. A decision on this matter is anticipated soon.
Stafford has been seeking a new deal worth around $50 million annually, and it seems that the Giants and Raiders are willing to meet that demand. The next step will be figuring out the details of a potential trade package.
Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal provided insight into what might be needed to secure a deal with the Rams. Based on his sources, it looks like the Rams would be satisfied with a package including a second-round pick this year and a first-round pick next year.
“We’ll see how many teams are truly interested and how the bidding goes. But I’d say a second-round pick this year and a second-round pick next year, potentially turning into a first-round pick depending on conditions, would be a fair starting point,” Bonsignore said on Raider Nation Radio’s Morning Tailgate. “But I was told that wouldn’t be enough. The Rams would rather move him elsewhere if that’s all the teams are offering.”
Thus, a reasonable offer to the Rams is believed to be this year’s second-round pick and a first-round pick in 2026.
This could be quite a steep price for a 37-year-old quarterback who may only be around for another two seasons due to a revamped contract. However, Stafford brings a Super Bowl title and has maintained high-level performance into 2024, so he would be an immediate upgrade for any offense. Veteran quarterbacks like him are always costly.
Regardless of how this unfolds, Raiders fans should be prepared for the possibility of Stafford leading the team in 2025.
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