Stafford is reportedly seeking to be paid $50 million annually on a multi-year deal, which despite his resume, might be too rich for the Rams considering Stafford's age.

The Rams still want Matthew Stafford to be the team's quarterback. But it's more complicated than a binary up or down, yes or no proposition. Stafford has received permission to talk to other teams. Recent comments from coach Sean McVay to the Fitz & Whit podcast make it clear that the two sides began exploring other options once it became clear that they didn't agree on his contract value for 2025.

The Rams can get little else done in free agency until the ongoing contract dispute with Matthew Stafford is resolved.