Effectively, this adjustment translates to a one-year, $40 million deal, with Stafford forfeiting his guaranteed money for the 2025 season. The Rams and Stafford are expected to reassess their situation after the 2024 season. The adjustment was agreed upon in principle prior to the start of training camp, allowing Stafford to report on time, though the formal agreement was reached only on Sunday, as noted by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
Stafford, now 36, led the Rams to a Super Bowl victory in his first season with the team after being acquired from the Detroit Lions in a blockbuster trade that significantly impacted both franchises. Despite a challenging 2022 season plagued by injuries, Stafford managed to bounce back in 2023. He played 15 games, throwing for 3,965 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, demonstrating he still possesses a high-caliber arm that was crucial to the Rams’ return to the playoffs.
In other related news, the Cleveland Browns have placed former Rams center Brian Allen on the NFL Injured Reserve List following a calf injury sustained during practice. Allen, who was a free agent in 2023 after six seasons with the Rams, had been signed by the Browns to compete for a starting position and provide depth. Unfortunately, the injury likely sidelines him for the entire season unless the Browns designate him for return during the final roster cutdown to 53 players.
Allen’s career with the Rams was marked by injuries. After earning a starting role, he suffered a severe knee injury midway through the 2019 season, which affected his play and led to him opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns. He returned strong in 2021, starting 16 of 17 games and all four playoff victories, contributing to the Rams’ Super Bowl win and earning a Pro Bowl alternate spot. However, the injury woes continued in 2022, limiting him to five games due to knee, elbow, and hand injuries. In 2023, he was outperformed and participated in only 34 snaps.
Additionally, the New Orleans Saints have signed former Rams offensive linemen Tremayne Anchrum and Chandler Brewer. Anchrum had limited playtime with the Rams, making one start and playing 101 snaps over three seasons. His opportunity to start in the 2022 season was cut short by a leg injury just two plays into his second game. Brewer, who spent four years with the Rams, mostly on the practice squad and occasionally on the active roster, had four starts and played 244 snaps during his tenure, including a season missed due to a COVID-19 opt-out.
These moves highlight the ongoing challenges and adjustments faced by NFL players and teams, with contracts and injuries playing pivotal roles in shaping careers and team dynamics. Stafford’s adjusted contract reflects both his value to the Rams and the uncertainties of his future, while the Browns and Saints’ acquisitions demonstrate the continuous efforts to strengthen their rosters amidst the unpredictable nature of the sport.
Effectively, this adjustment translates to a one-year, $40 million deal, with Stafford forfeiting his guaranteed money for the 2025 season. The Rams and Stafford are expected to reassess their situation after the 2024 season. The adjustment was agreed upon in principle prior to the start of training camp, allowing Stafford to report on time, though the formal agreement was reached only on Sunday, as noted by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
Stafford, now 36, led the Rams to a Super Bowl victory in his first season with the team after being acquired from the Detroit Lions in a blockbuster trade that significantly impacted both franchises. Despite a challenging 2022 season plagued by injuries, Stafford managed to bounce back in 2023. He played 15 games, throwing for 3,965 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, demonstrating he still possesses a high-caliber arm that was crucial to the Rams’ return to the playoffs.
In other related news, the Cleveland Browns have placed former Rams center Brian Allen on the NFL Injured Reserve List following a calf injury sustained during practice. Allen, who was a free agent in 2023 after six seasons with the Rams, had been signed by the Browns to compete for a starting position and provide depth. Unfortunately, the injury likely sidelines him for the entire season unless the Browns designate him for return during the final roster cutdown to 53 players.
Allen’s career with the Rams was marked by injuries. After earning a starting role, he suffered a severe knee injury midway through the 2019 season, which affected his play and led to him opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns. He returned strong in 2021, starting 16 of 17 games and all four playoff victories, contributing to the Rams’ Super Bowl win and earning a Pro Bowl alternate spot. However, the injury woes continued in 2022, limiting him to five games due to knee, elbow, and hand injuries. In 2023, he was outperformed and participated in only 34 snaps.
Additionally, the New Orleans Saints have signed former Rams offensive linemen Tremayne Anchrum and Chandler Brewer. Anchrum had limited playtime with the Rams, making one start and playing 101 snaps over three seasons. His opportunity to start in the 2022 season was cut short by a leg injury just two plays into his second game. Brewer, who spent four years with the Rams, mostly on the practice squad and occasionally on the active roster, had four starts and played 244 snaps during his tenure, including a season missed due to a COVID-19 opt-out.
These moves highlight the ongoing challenges and adjustments faced by NFL players and teams, with contracts and injuries playing pivotal roles in shaping careers and team dynamics. Stafford’s adjusted contract reflects both his value to the Rams and the uncertainties of his future, while the Browns and Saints’ acquisitions demonstrate the continuous efforts to strengthen their rosters amidst the unpredictable nature of the sport.
