Matthew Stafford's Projected Career Earnings After $160M Contract Extension with Rams

Matthew Stafford has earned himself a bag during his NFL career.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Saturday that the veteran quarterback signed a four-year, $160 million extension with the Los Angeles Rams, with $135 million guaranteed.

That will potentially push his career earnings into NFL-record territory, per Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer:

Stafford earned himself a lucrative payday in his first season with the Rams, leading the team to a Super Bowl title. And the Rams certainly won't be lamenting the package they gave up (Jared Goff, first-round picks in 2022 and 2023 and a third-rounder in 2021) to acquire him in the first place.

Stafford very quickly clicked with head coach Sean McVay's offense and superstar wideout Cooper Kupp, who himself had an epic season (145 receptions for 1,947 yards and 16 touchdowns).

The veteran quarterback, meanwhile, threw for 4,886 yards, 41 touchdowns and 17 interceptions while completing 67.2 percent of his passes. After never winning a playoff game with the Detroit Lions, Stafford showed what he could accomplish on a legitimate contender.

He led the Rams on game-winning, fourth-quarter drives in a divisional-round win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFC Championship win over the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals. To say that Stafford came up clutch in the postseason would be an understatement.

So yes, Stafford got paid. For the Rams, he's been worth every cent.