NFL: The Insiders on Matthew Stafford

PodcastThe Insiders Podcast: Contract Extension Updates + Josh Allen and Brock Purdy J...June 25, 2026

From the episode

whether it's in 2027 or 2028 at some point, Matthew Stafford is going to pass the torch to Ty Simpson. There is a real chance that the Browns who now own the Rams first round pick in 2027 could use that or bundle picks to go and get their quarterback of the future.

Mentioned at 37:20 – 38:10

STACKED’s take

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Stafford's eventual retirement could tie Rams and Browns QB futures together.

Stafford is expected to pass the torch to Ty Simpson at some point in 2027 or 2028; the Browns, who now own the Rams' first-round pick in 2027, could use that pick or bundle picks to go get their quarterback of the future, with the two quarterbacks potentially being linked for years to come.