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, with NFL Media reporting Wednesday ...

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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, 36, said after the Rams’ season ended that he still feels like he can play at a high level, but the possibility of retirement looms large. He’ll be 37 in February, has already won a Super Bowl and though he’s still playing well, it wouldn’t surprise anyone if he chose to retire this offseason.

While Rams QB Matthew Stafford is currently deciding if he wants to play in 2025 or retire, that decision may be swayed by upcoming contract talks.

The Los Angeles Rams could move on from quarterback Matthew Stafford this offseason. Other teams will be eager to have him instead.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reported Wednesday that Rams veteran QB Matthew Stafford plans to continue playing. Rapoport mentions that Stafford is currently

Stafford led the Rams to a surprise NFC West division crown en route to a blowout win over the 14-3 Minnesota Vikings on Wild Card Weekend. The 36-year-old declined to comment on his future after the Rams were eliminated by the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round.

It has not taken long for Matthew Stafford ‘s immediate future to become settled. The Rams are set to have their starting quarterback in place once again for 2025.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Rams quarterback plans to play in 2025. Stafford, who has played the last four of his 16 NFL seasons with the Rams, will need a new contract, whether with the Rams or with another team. He revised his contract with the team before last season and has a $49.6 million cap number for 2025.