""I think that if that's something that he wants to do, the answer is absolutely yes," McVay said when asked whether he expects Stafford to be back in 2026. "... I think what's great is he's going to take his time, talk with [his wife] Kelly and the girls and see what's best.""
""But man, is he still playing at an incredible level. Our hope is that he does, but I think with respect to his timetable and ability to be able to communicate with you guys whenever he feels ready to make that announcement, we'll let him be able to do that." McVay said he thinks Stafford "deserves as much time as he needs" to make the decision but said he doesn't "get the sense that [Stafford] wants to let it drag on either." He added, "I'm keeping my fingers crossed, like you guys, that he still wants to go play.""
There is no set timetable for Matthew Stafford's decision about returning to play, and the Rams are hopeful he will compete in an 18th NFL season in 2026. Stafford completed his 17th season and finished with league-leading totals of 4,707 passing yards and 46 passing touchdowns, making him the odds-on MVP favorite. Stafford is under contract through the 2026 season after a reworked deal. He declined to state his intentions after the NFC Championship Game loss. The team intends to give Stafford time to consult his family and make the best decision.
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