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The NFL offseason never disappoints when it comes to surprises, and this year is shaping up to be a wild one. With Aaron Rodgers officially out in New York, the Los Angeles Rams unsure about Matthew Stafford’s future, and the New York Giants in desperate need of a quarterback, a massive shake-up could be on the table.
Fox Sports’ Colin Cowherd recently speculated that the Rams could trade Matthew Stafford to the Giants for the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. This deal would give the Rams valuable draft capital while providing the Giants with a proven veteran quarterback.
Stafford, 37, led the Rams to a 10-7 record and an NFC West title last season, throwing for 3,762 yards, 20 touchdowns, and eight interceptions with a 65.8% completion rate. Meanwhile, the Giants struggled, finishing 3-14 with one of the league’s worst offenses- ranking 23rd in rushing (104.9 yards per game), 28th in passing (189.9 yards per game), 30th in total yards (294.8 per game), and 31st in points (16.1 per game).
Matthew Stafford to the Giants. Aaron Rodgers to the Rams. Hear @ColinCowherd out…
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— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) February 13, 2025
If traded, Matthew Stafford would join an offense with young playmakers like rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers (1,204 yards, seven touchdowns), wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson (93 receptions), and running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (839 rushing yards, five touchdowns).
However, giving up the No. 3 pick for a 37-year-old quarterback is a tough call. The Giants could draft Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward, or Travis Hunter or sign a cheaper stopgap like Carson Wentz, Jameis Winston, or Jacoby Brissett.
For the Rams, trading Matthew Stafford would not only free up his massive contract but also set the stage for a potential run at Aaron Rodgers. The four-time MVP barely saw the field for the Jets last season due to a torn Achilles, but in his last full season, he still showed signs of elite play.
Rodgers to the Rams makes sense for several reasons. He has a history with offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, who worked under his brother Matt LaFleur in Green Bay. The Rams also have a stable offensive line, a strong defense, and one of the league’s brightest offensive minds in head coach Sean McVay. That’s a stark contrast to the dysfunction Rodgers experienced in New York.
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— New York Jets (@nyjets) February 13, 2025
In his most recent full season, Rodgers threw for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions with a 63.0% completion rate, even with a “third-tier coaching staff,” as Cowherd put it. Now, imagine him working under McVay with weapons like star wide receiver Puka Nacua and...
