Rams Guarantee $40 Million Salary for Matthew Stafford

The Los Angeles Rams have triggered contract guarantees for seven players, most notably confirming a $40 million 2026 salary guarantee for quarterback Matthew Stafford. Stafford previously expressed his intent to return for the 2026 season, and this move cements his status with the team. Other players receiving guaranteed money or bonuses include Alaric Jackson, Davante Adams, Nathan Landman, Poona Ford, Coleman Shelton, and Colby Parkinson.