While the Rams and star QB Matthew Stafford work on a deal, the idea of a trade could come about if negotiations break down. The Rams simply can not do that.

NFL tickets are expensive. Playoff tickets for a team that has been starved of postseason success are obscenely pricey. For one dad in Detroit, though, the opportunity to attend a Lions playoff game with his 8-year-old daughter was worth every penny – even if it cost him a prized piece of memorabilia.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford made waves ahead of a pivotal offseason for himself and the organization.

The Los Angeles Rams are coming off a good season. They showed that the young defense is going to be a special group for years to come. The offense showed that

Matthew Stafford plans to continue playing in 2025 but the Rams will likely need to work out a new deal with the veteran QB

Stafford revised his contract with the Rams ahead of last season -- in a rather lengthy process -- and will now carry a $49.6 million cap number into the 2025 campaign. L.A. can save $27 million by trading him in a post-June 1 move, and $23 million as a post-June 1 cut, per Over The Cap.

The Los Angeles Rams can plan accordingly after receiving a decision from quarterback Matthew Stafford about playing next season.

Matthew Stafford reportedly plans to play in 2025, but who he will suit up for next season is still in question. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported

Matthew Stafford is planning to play football in 2025. The 37-year-old quarterback is said to “feel good” and will play next season after there had been some uncertainty about his future when the Rams’ playoff run came to an end in the NFC divisional round.

“My understanding is Matthew Stafford does in fact plan to play next season,” NFL insider Ian Rapoport said. “This is essentially what he communicated to the Rams. Wanted to take some time off, but basically told them, ‘I feel good, I don't see why I wouldn't play.'”