1 of 5 | Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw an NFL- and career-high 46 passing touchdowns last season. File Photo by Mark Black/UPI | License Photo

May 22 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Rams signed veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford to a one-year extension through the 2027-28 season, the NFC West franchise announced.

Sources told ESPN, the Los Angeles Times and the New York Post that the pact is worth $55 million and will the reigning NFL MVP under contract through 2027-28.

Stafford's deal in 2027-28 can rise as much as $60 million if he reaches certain incentives.

The 17-year veteran led the NFL with 4,707 passing yards and a career-high 46 touchdowns over 17 starts last season. He also threw just eight interceptions in 2025-26. The three-time Pro Bowl selection and 2025-26 first-team All-Pro won Comeback Player of the Year honors in 2011 while he was with the Detroit Lions.