To go along with the possibility of trading Leonard Floyd, Allen Robinson and Jalen Ramsey, there’s a new rumor making the rounds shared by former NFL general manager Michael Lombardi. On the “Pat McAfee Show” Thursday, Lombardi said the Rams “would love to” trade Matthew Stafford and that they’ve called teams shopping him.
“You’ve called
That goes against everything that’s been reported previously, including the fact that the Rams will pick up Stafford’s option bonus this offseason, which guarantees him $57 million on March 17. If the Rams plan to pick that up, why would they trade him?
And with Sean McVay returning for another season, why would Los Angeles undergo a full rebuild just two years after acquiring Stafford for two first-round picks and more?
Nothing is pointing to the Rams actually trading Stafford and given his contract situation, it’s hard to imagine any team wanting to trade valuable assets for him. If he’s traded after March 17, the Rams would take on $74 million in dead money this year. That’s impossible for them to do.
And shortly after this rumor circulated, GM Les Snead told reporters that Stafford is someone they’re “definitely going to rely on,” calling him “one of our pillars.”
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the rumor from Lombardi.
Don't believe this even one bit https://t.co/VvvL6RNiOK
— Sosa Kremenjas (@QBsMVP) March 9, 2023
Great idea let’s trade our star QB and get hit with $75 Million in dead cap. Like be forreal dawg they’re not doing that. https://t.co/4HT5vmDTfH
— Jay Tea🌹 (@BuddaSince97) March 9, 2023
"F them picks" wasn't a good strategy after all huh https://t.co/HOFWrDBYFC
— Darrion West (@dawest76) March 9, 2023
Lombardi is a very credible source. That being said, it’s the very first time anyone’s hearing that the Rams are calling teams to try and move Stafford.
Feels odd that he would break this when we have local LA reporters who are more plugged into the Rams’ day-to-day. https://t.co/4X6rjbBDNf
— Rams Brothers (@RamsBrothers) March 9, 2023
Washington made a big effort attempting to land Stafford in 2021. Two years later, I don't think it would make a ton of sense for the Commanders to try again. https://t.co/9nekzl58em
— Ethan Cadeaux (@Ethan_Cadeaux) March 9, 2023
I mean how could this trade even happen with this cap hit? https://t.co/26zm6Fgz1z pic.twitter.com/Sg6duGsdg0
— Clevta (@Clevta) March 9, 2023
Rams can’t keep the lights on https://t.co/i9AkhnvKeu
— Ed (@_SayItAintMesk) March 9, 2023
Rams tanking for Caleb Williams. I’m sick smh https://t.co/xme6xWOJDa
— #HeismanU (@K_Marcel_) March 9, 2023
Yesss ! Mayfield season https://t.co/d8etvXgoAV
— Ricky_B (@Rozay_300) March 9, 2023
