Matthew Stafford said recently that he would "take some time" to decide on his NFL future, fresh off a 16th season at age 36. Less than two weeks later, the Los Angeles Rams quarterback appears to have made his decision,

Matthew Stafford plans to continue playing in 2025 but the Rams will likely need to work out a new deal with the veteran QB

Matthew Stafford reportedly plans to play in 2025, but who he will suit up for next season is still in question. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported

Matthew Stafford is planning to play football in 2025. The 37-year-old quarterback is said to “feel good” and will play next season after there had been some uncertainty about his future when the Rams’ playoff run came to an end in the NFC Divisional Round.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport shared an update on the status of LA Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on Wednesday evening. He plans to return and play in 2025, according to the tweet from Rapoport, but a deal likely needs to be worked out between the former Georgia star and the Rams.

The Los Angeles Rams can plan accordingly after receiving a decision from quarterback Matthew Stafford about playing next season.

“My understanding is Matthew Stafford does in fact plan to play next season,” NFL insider Ian Rapoport said. “This is essentially what he communicated to the Rams. Wanted to take some time off, but basically told them, ‘I feel good, I don't see why I wouldn't play.'”

Stafford revised his contract with the Rams ahead of last season -- in a rather lengthy process -- and will now carry a $49.6 million cap number into the 2025 campaign. L.A. can save $27 million by trading him in a post-June 1 move, and $23 million as a post-June 1 cut, per Over The Cap.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford plans to continue playing in 2025. Stafford was non-committal as to whether he'd return for a 17th NFL season after the Rams' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford wants to be on the football field next season, and while he wants to remain in Los Angeles it's unclear who he'll play for. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport,