Matthew Stafford is on a meteoric rise! The 37-year-old proved to be a gold mine for the Los Angeles Rams since his day of inception in 2021. In his first year with the franchise, he led his squad to win their second Super Bowl title after 21 years. Not only that! Except for the 2022 season, LA reached the playoffs every time under Stafford. So, don’t you think he is a lucky charm for The Herd? However, as per multiple reports, we might see some surprise decisions regarding the QB.

Rumors of Sean McVay and the Rams considering parting ways with him are making circles. Well, his performance is not the reason (3700+ yards in two consecutive seasons). In fact, the villain here could be his salary cap.

Matthew Stafford’s presence as quarterback truly blesses Sean McVay and the Rams. Besides his on-field work, Stafford is proving to be lucky off-field too. How? Well, it’s because the veteran QB is attracting many teams on his way, especially after the rumors of him being released or traded appeared in the NFL community. So, how could he be the help here? Well, the Rams will be able to get a better haul of picks with more teams interested in him. And guess who’s the latest to join in his potential spots? According to NFL Rumors on X, “The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to have interest in Rams Matthew Stafford.”

We can’t deny that the Raiders are arguably the NFL team most in need of a quarterback. Right? So, why not Stafford? With Pete Carroll stepping in as head coach, the urgency is even greater. They’re exploring every option—draft, free agency, or trade—to find their franchise’s next leader.

So, if Sean McVay’s Rams can’t lock Matthew Stafford into an extension, he could be up for grabs. The Raiders are reportedly watching the move closely. But the fact is that pulling off a deal won’t be easy. The Rams want a first-round pick, while other teams will try to negotiate it down to a second-rounder. However, Tom Brady’s presence in Las Vegas could surely help lure top talent into the team. Even NFL insider Vincent Bonsignore said, “The persuasiveness of Tom Brady as a recruiter for the Raiders can’t be ignored. It’s why you can’t rule out Matthew Stafford as an option.

Matthew Stafford’s deal was restructured last year. In that, the QB gave up most of his guaranteed money for 2025. Now, he’s essentially on a year-to-year deal. Hence, as per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, it’s still quite possible that the Rams and Stafford might reach a new agreement. And if not, the Raiders are keeping their eyes open. But they aren’t alone.

Which other 5 teams are eyeing Matthew Stafford?

Matthew Stafford’s future in Los Angeles is hanging by a thread. Until the Rams lock him into a new deal, the trade rumors won’t stop swirling. And let’s be real, plenty of teams are watching closely, ready to pounce. Apart from the Raiders, the Giants make perfect sense. Why? Well, we all know that they need a quarterback badly. Their coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen are desperate. They have the cap space. And oh, yes, they just hired Stafford’s brother-in-law as an assistant QB coach. Coincidence? Perhaps not. So, if the Rams are willing to move him, New York could be the first in line.

Then there’s Pittsburgh. Last season’s Russell Wilson–Justin Fields experiment crashed and burned. Mike Tomlin knows his team can win but it just needs a quarterback who won’t hold them back. So, will Matthew Stafford be the one? Of course, he can. After all, he is a veteran, a proven winner, and a QB who can take the Steelers from a playoff team to a real contender. And also with $60 million in cap space, money won’t be an issue for them.

Next in the line, could be the Jets. It’s because they are in familiar territory-stuck in quarterback limbo. The Aaron Rodgers gamble ended in disaster, leaving the team humiliated. Would they risk it all on another veteran? If you know Woody Johnson, you know the answer. New head coach Aaron Glenn might not want to roll the dice on a rookie. So, Stafford could be the safest pick. But if not, then Tennessee is another wild card. Will Levis hasn’t proven he’s the reliable QB. And this draft class isn’t exactly loaded with elite quarterbacks. The Titans hold the No. 1 overall pick, but if they want a proven winner while they develop their next guy, Matthew Stafford could be the answer.

And then there’s Minnesota, a dark horse with serious potential. The Vikings have $63 million in cap space and Kevin O’Connell, Stafford’s former offensive coordinator, is running the show. With Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson, this offense is already up to that level. So, all they need is a great QB, and Stafford could be the missing piece that takes them from playoff hopefuls to Super Bowl threats.

So, it’s pretty clear that Matthew Stafford won’t be short on options. Not even if the Rams don’t get a deal done with him. The only question is—who makes the first move?