Rams Lock in Stafford, Bet Big on Future QB

0:00It's April 24th, NFL News Today starts now, AI powered and always on. The Los Angeles Rams are hashing out a new deal with quarterback Matthew Stafford that stretches past the 2026 season. Team Insiders say there's a strong shot. Stafford keeps playing even longer, setting up a classic starter successor dynamic like we've seen with other. Signal collars. Word is, these talks are serious, aiming to lock Stafford in for the long haul while the Rams either future at the position. They just used the first round pick on Ty Simpson from Alabama, a guy with not much college game tape due to limited starts. Fans and analysts are scratching their heads over drafting a raw prospect when Stafford still elite. Instead of grabbing immediate help to push past rivals like the Seahawks for a Super Bowl run, the Rams bet big on down the road. That future might not arrive until 2028 or even later, leaving Simpson on the bench, unless Stafford sits or they blow out. Opponents, big time.