Based on the wiki, Matthew Stafford won the 2025 MVP and announced he'll return for his age-38 season in 2026 — so he's fully locked in for this year. However, there are some clues that 2026 could potentially be his last ride:
- The Rams used the 13th overall pick on QB Ty Simpson, which the wiki calls a "forward-looking move" and an "insurance policy" — classic succession-planning behavior from a team that might expect Stafford to hang it up soon.
- On Fantasy Football Today, experts noted the uncertainty: "Is this it for Stafford, or does this get..." — suggesting the question is very much in the air .
So no, there's no public retirement hint from Stafford himself — he's all-in for 2026. But the Rams' draft moves and the chatter around him make it feel like this season has "one last dance" energy. If they win another Super Bowl, a retirement announcement wouldn't surprise anyone.