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Matthew Stafford is set to return in 2025, but the Los Angeles Rams quarterback reportedly wants a new contract to do so. The Rams, meanwhile, don't want to make any lucrative commitment to an aging signal-caller as they build around a young core,

The Los Angeles Rams are indeed open about listening to other teams regarding Matthew Stafford. However, "this is not a trade request," as one NFL insider clarified Saturday morning. Stafford's name is surfacing as a new potential trade target. But the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport helped clear the air about the Rams quarterback .