Matthew Stafford noncommittal about return to Rams

Matthew Stafford isn’t ready to commit to one more season with the Rams just yet.The Los Angeles quarterback joined Jim Gray on the “Let’s Go!” podcast on Monday, and he made it clear, he needs more time to figure out if he wants to continue calling signals in the NFL in 2026 and beyond.“I know I had a ton of fun playing football this season and had so much fun playing for the Rams,” Stafford said.“When I’m ready to figure that out, I’ll be ready to figure that out.

That moment isn’t right now.”Stafford said he experienced some “really tough moments” in the wake of the Rams’ 31–27 loss to the Seahawks in the NFC Championship game on Sunday, including one that involved one of his daughters.Stafford explained she was crying in his arms following the defeat at Lumen Field, and he had to use the emotional moment to teach her about life.“I told her, ‘You know what? Don’t feel bad for me,'” he said.“I said, ‘My life is a blessing.'”Stafford went on to say he told her how grateful he was for his wife and their kids’ support.

He also said he’s looking forward to spending more time with them now that his offseason is abruptly here.As for when he’ll make a decision about his playing future, Stafford didn’t throw out a deadline.“It will be a lot,” he said.“It will be a lot that goes into it.

It’s a physical, mental and emotional decision.Personal and a family decision as well.

So, we’ll figure all that kind of stuff out with some time.”He later added, “I have so much more time to reflect on just the people and the season that we just had.I want to appreciate that and give it the time that it deserves before I start thinking personally about what’s next for me and my family.”Stafford, 37, broke into the league in 2009, but had arguably the best season of his career this year.The former No.

1 overall pick threw for 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns against just eight interceptions.He completed 65% of...