NeutralRoleSat, July 25, 2026
Stafford extended through 2027; remains Rams' primary starter over Simpson.
Matthew StaffordQB
Stafford, the reigning NFL MVP, was signed for the 2026 season when Simpson was drafted No. 13 overall. The Rams' selection of Simpson was considered a surprise given Stafford's MVP status and the team's Super Bowl contention. Stafford subsequently agreed to a one-year, $55 million contract extension through 2027, keeping him as the primary starter and providing Simpson additional time to develop.
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With reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford under center for the Rams, selecting Simpson was a surprise... Stafford agreed to a one-year, $55 million contract extension soon thereafter, keeping him signed through the 2027 campaign.
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Matthew Stafford fantasy football FAQ
- What did Yahoo Sports NFL say about Matthew Stafford?
- Stafford, the reigning NFL MVP, was signed for the 2026 season when Simpson was drafted No. 13 overall. The Rams' selection of Simpson was considered a surprise given Stafford's MVP status and the team's Super Bowl contention. Stafford subsequently agreed to a one-year, $55 million contract extension through 2027, keeping him as the primary starter and providing Simpson additional time to develop.
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- STACKED tags this as a neutral fantasy football signal for Matthew Stafford (QB). Stafford extended through 2027; remains Rams' primary starter over Simpson.
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- Matthew Stafford's complete 2026 fantasy football outlook — projections, ADP movement across every platform, injury context, and all source-backed STACKED insights — is on their STACKED player profile.
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