Stafford's MVP Return: Rams' Magic Continues

On March 21, it's been five years since the Los Angeles Rams traded for quarterback Matthew

Stafford on March 18, 2021.

They sent Jared Goff a third round pick and two first rounders to Detroit in the deal.

Stafford came over after 12 tough seasons with the Lions, where he never had a winning

record or playoff victory.

What followed was pure magic for the Rams.

In his first year, Stafford shattered passing records and through three touchdown passes

to win Super Bowl 56 against the Cincinnati Bengals, their first title in years.

Fast forward to 2025.

At age 37, he led the league with 4,707 yards, 46 touchdowns, and A. 109.2 passor rating,

earning his first MVP award.

Both teams won big from that trade.

Detroit used the picks on stars like Jamison Williams, Jamer Gibbs, and Sam LaPorta,

while Goff made three pro bowls and nearly nab MVP himself.

Stafford's wife Kelly marked the anniversary on Instagram, reflecting on the uncertainty

of those early weeks in Los Angeles.

Stafford shocked his teammates by announcing his return right after accepting the MVP at

the NFL honors on February 5.

Even closed teammates like Karen Williams and Kevin Dotson learned live on TV, and they

were thrilled to exhale and rally behind their leader again.

Now at 38, Stafford's locked in with a restructure two-year, $84 million deal, and Cocham McVey says

extension talks are, progressing well.

With Super Bowl 61 coming to Sofie Stadium in 2027, the Rams are eager to keep their

star quarterback for the long haul.