There is still no clear post-Matthew Stafford answer for the Los Angeles Rams.
Stafford, who is coming off an MVP, is returning for another year, but that adds on to the question of who will be the next quarterback behind the center — Stetson Bennett is the only other option at the position.
Since taking the role as head coach, Sean McVay has only had two long-term QBs: Jared Goff, who was there before he took the HC job and Stafford, whom he traded for.
With how the team operates, the Rams can get their next answer at quarterback in a trade.
Trading for Derek Carr
GettyThe Rams could acquire a retired quarterback to replace Matthew Stafford one day
The 2025 season saw Philip Rivers come out of retirement and the 2026 season could see another quarterback unretire.
Matthew Stafford is 38 years old and could likely be playing his last season in 2026. This gives the Rams at last some time to address the quarterback situation for the future.
FanSided’s Austen Bundy names Los Angeles as a possible trade destination for former New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr.
“Matthew Stafford just won league MVP but without him, the Rams are definitely not playoff material let alone Super Bowl contenders. His backup [currently] is Stetson Bennett and the quality of weapons Los Angeles owns would be insulted by having to turn to him.
Speaking of those weapons, Carr would be reunited with [Davante] Adams in such a trade and who knows what kind of resurgence the latter could bring his old friend. Of course, that pairing would only occur in the worst of situations. Carr could ease the severity of such a scenario and be given a chance to prove he’s still got what it takes.”
Carr has mentioned the possibility of returning to the NFL, saying he would only do so far a Super Bowl contender.
With the Rams being consistent Super Bowl contender since hiring Sean McVay, he can return to the league under one of the best offensive playcallers in the league. While he Derek Carr may not get much playing time in the 2026 season, he can be the (short) long-term option beyond.
Rams Interested In Other Options
GettyQuarterback Jimmy Garoppolo of the Los Angeles Rams
While acquiring Derek Carr is an intersting option, the Rams could lean into a player who knows the offensive scheme.
Jimmy Garoppolo has spent two years in the system and understands Sean McVay’s just as much as any player on the offense.
The head coach has praised Jimmy G numerous times since adding him. There were reports that Garoppolo could be on the way out, but failed to happen.
“Absolutely,” McVay said if he were open to Garoppolo returning, via NBC Sports. “I love Jimmy. I would absolutely want him back. I did see those reports too on [Arizona Cardinals coach] Mike [LaFleur] trying to steal our guy, but no, Jimmy’s a really good player and so we would love him back.”
“He’s been tremendous for the last couple of years. We’ve loved everything he’s about. You guys know how I feel about him when we’ve spoken about him and we would love him back. I’m also not naive to the fact that he’ll probably have a lot of opportunities and if those are things that he wants to pursue that give him a chance to play, I would understand that.”
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