Matthew Stafford discusses future plans with Rams amid back concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 3:25 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Matthew Stafford spoke on Chris Long's podcast about his career outlook, noting he takes a year-to-year approach regarding retirement. The Rams quarterback shared insights into his evolving training methods and highlighted the impact of debilitating back pain on his daily life. Stafford emphasized the importance of adapting his training to protect his health and extend his playing career. As Stafford navigates his ongoing injury challenges, he remains focused on being present for the team and is not committing to a timeline for his future beyond this season.
- •Stafford emphasizes a year-to-year approach to retirement decisions.
- •He discusses the impact of back pain on his daily life.
- •Training methods have become more specialized during his career.
- •Stafford aims to balance career longevity with current performance.
- •His focus remains on contributing to the Rams without long-term commitments.
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Could Matthew Stafford have multiple years left?
"“It’s demoralizing,” says Stafford about his back issue
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