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The Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford have been reportedly in talks for a contract extension following their Super Bowl victory. However, there is a factor that has surprised the fans as the Rams have guaranteed him relatively less money than that of what Deshaun Watson will get.

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Currently, Stafford will be with the Los Angeles Rams for a long time; despite the quarterback deal market being utterly out of control. The player has now inked a new contract that will keep him in Los Angeles for an extended amount of time.

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After 12 years with Detroit Lions, who traded the 2009 No. 1 overall draft pick to Los Angeles one year ago. Stafford is reaping in on his remarkable inaugural season with the Rams. Stafford will be 38 years old at the end of the contract extension season.

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According to insider sources, the team and its Super Bowl-winning quarterback have agreed on a four-year, $160 million contract. This includes $135 million in guaranteed money and a $60 million signing bonus. The Rams’ prospects of doing so have strengthened as well, with Stafford effectively ‘running it back’ at a favorable cap number.

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The contract extension of Matthew Stafford startles fans

It rather surprised some Twitter users when the contract details of Matthew Stafford, who has less guaranteed money in comparison to Cleveland Browns’ new quarterback Deshaun Watson.

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A user says that Browns literally gave it all to bring in Deshaun Watson

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A fan feels that Matthew Stafford’s contract looks overpaid

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A user voices his opinion that if he has multiple misconduct charges, he could’ve got an extra $100 Million

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A user feels that Stafford totally deserves the extension amount negotiated by the LA Rams.

A user calls Matthew Stafford a true champion, a leader, and a good man.

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A user believes that the LA Rams may regret trading WR Robert Woods, as they may face some major loss in the faction.

Furthermore, a fan believes that if the Rams were over the cap, how did they sign Robinson and extend Stafford’s contract?

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Stafford set a franchise record with 4,886 passing yards and 41 touchdown passes in the 17-game regular season while guiding the Rams to the NFC West title, tying Kurt Warner’s team record.

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The Rams may also extend the deal of All-Pro defensive lineman Aaron Donald. Stafford’s contract will change the Rams’ salary cap situation, as they have already lost multiple free agents this month. Los Angeles recently signed outstanding veteran receiver Allen Robinson, and the team is seeking to keep Odell Beckham Jr. as well.

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