Matthew Stafford mum on future as Rams left reeling from loss

"SEATTLE -- After the Los Angeles Rams' 31-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game, quarterback Matthew Stafford declined to answer if he would be back next season. Stafford, 37, just completed his 17th NFL season. He is under contract through the 2026 season after he and the Rams agreed to a reworked contract last February. "I can't generalize six months of my life ten minutes after a loss," Stafford said. "So I appreciate the guys in this locker room a whole hell of a lot. Everybody that helped me and helped our team be the success that we were this year. And that's all I'll answer for you.""

"When asked after the game whether he expects Stafford to be back next season, Rams head coach Sean McVay said, "Yeah, if he still wants to play. The hell of a question is that?" When asked whether Stafford wants to play next season, McVay answered, "You'll have to ask him." "We've been totally present," McVay said. "I know that if he wants to, he's still playing at a pretty damn good clip. I mean, he's the MVP of the league and if he's not ... I got respect for everybody else, but this guy played at a level that's just different.""

"Stafford is coming off the best season of his career, finishing the regular season as the odds-on favorite to be named MVP after leading the league in passing yards (4,707) and passing touchdowns (46). In Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, Stafford completed 22 of 35 passes for 374 yards, with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Stafford's three passing touchdowns tied a playoff career high."

Quarterback Matthew Stafford declined to commit to returning next season immediately following the Los Angeles Rams' 31-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game. Stafford, 37, completed his 17th NFL season and remains under contract through 2026 after a reworked deal. Head coach Sean McVay expressed confidence that Stafford can and likely will play if he chooses, calling Stafford the league MVP and praising his level of play. Stafford led the NFL in passing yards (4,707) and touchdowns (46) in the regular season and threw three touchdowns with no interceptions in the playoff loss.

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