Matthew Stafford discusses future plans with Tom Brady, Drew Brees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Matthew Stafford, fresh off winning his first MVP award in 2025, reflected on his playing career during a podcast interview. The Rams quarterback, who turned 38 in February, has consulted with Tom Brady and Drew Brees about potentially playing into his 40s. In his MVP acceptance speech, Stafford clarified that he prefers a year-to-year commitment to football rather than long-term extensions. He expressed a mix of excitement about the upcoming season and uncertainty about how long he will continue playing.
- •Stafford led the league with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns in 2025.
- •He completed 65% of his passes last season and excelled in the postseason.
- •Stafford has been in discussions with Brady and Brees regarding longevity in football.
- •He prefers a yearly evaluation of his career rather than a long-term contract commitment.
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — Matthew Stafford has talked with Tom Brady, Drew Brees about playing into his 40s
"Having won his first MVP award in 2025, quarterback Matthew Stafford is coming off a year where he played some of the best football of his career.
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