What was the trade deal for Matthew Stafford?
ALLEN PARK — The Matthew Stafford trade has been ready to go for weeks, with the Detroit Lions agreeing to ship their franchise quarterback to the Los Angeles Rams for a third-round pick this year, a first-round pick next year, a first-round pick in 2023 and quarterback Jared Goff.
How much did Stafford get to go to the Rams?
Stafford’s salary is $20 million, and the Rams had to take a $22.2 million dead money hit for trading Goff.
Did Matthew Stafford want to be traded?
Stafford reportedly told the front office he did not want to be traded to the Patriots, and like most fans, thought he would end up in Indianapolis or Washington. The Rams were never even on his radar. “I thought all the places that everybody else thought,” admitted Stafford. “Indianapolis, San Francisco, Washington…
Who did Lions get Stafford?
Jared Goff
End of an era: Detroit Lions make Matthew Stafford trade to Los Angeles Rams official. The Matthew Stafford era in Detroit is officially over. The Detroit Lions announced their long-awaited trade of Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday for Jared Goff and three draft picks.
Why did the Rams give up so much for Stafford?
And why did they give up so much? There is a simple explanation. The two first-round picks are more than what other teams were offering. The reason the Rams had to send so much draft capital to the Lions is because they had to sweeten the deal to get Detroit to agree to take on Goff’s unfavorable contract.
Why did the Rams get Matthew Stafford?
The Rams traded for Matthew Stafford because he’s really, really good. Stafford was stuck in a pretty tough situation in Detroit, with rosters never quite living up to the hype. Of QBs who have started at least 100 games over that span, Stafford’s 89.9 passer rating ranks 12th in the league.
Why did the Lions get rid of Stafford?
Rapoport revealed on Monday Stafford’s main cause of frustration was the Lions’ coaching changes this off-season. Had Detroit found a way to keep former offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, the veteran quarterback likely would have stayed put.
Where is Justin Herbert from?
Eugene, OR
Justin Herbert/Place of birth
How much does Matthew Stafford make?
Stafford signed a five-year, $135 million contract with $60.5 million guaranteed for the Lions in 2017. As is predictable, it was the richest contract of any player in the NFL at that point. It has since been topped many times over.
How much money does Matthew Stafford have on his contract?
The Rams will inherit the two years, $43 million remaining on Stafford’s contract, and the Lions will carry a $17.8 million dead cap hit in 2021, per Pelissero. The expectation is that Stafford’s contract won’t need to be changed and an extension or raise was not part of the deal, according to Rapoport.
When was Matthew Stafford traded to the Rams?
The trade became official on Thursday, March 18. The Rams will inherit the two years, $43 million remaining on Stafford’s contract, and the Lions will carry a $17.8 million dead cap hit in 2021, per Pelissero.
What’s the most yards Matthew Stafford has ever thrown?
Despite dealing with numerous nagging injuries, Stafford finished the year with 4,084 yards, his most since 2017, 26 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He departs Detroit with a bevy of franchise records in his name, including most career passing yards (41,025), highest career completion percentage (62.48%) and most career passing touchdowns (256).