Matthew Stafford New Contract Update, Rams Teammates Want Aaron Donald to Unretire, Tre White Impact

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp revealed that the Rams are still keeping Aaron Donald's locker room ready if he decides he wants to unretire. D-mac and Travis discuss the possibility of Donald returning and many factors in play. Next, Sean McVay comments on Matthew Stafford wanting a modified contract. Plus, why offseason acquisition cornerback Tre'davious white could be the Rams biggest x-factor on defense.
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[@craigosterberg5045]

AD come back.

[@robheinzen1194]

I want him back as well but I couldn't even begin to imagine what it's like being double teamed minimum 40 percent of the time then triple teamed for 10 years sheesh. He deserves to walk away

[@hugefan-tb8ou]

I think he will be back. I don't remember him giving a big press conference.

[@shamsandhu3334]

Happy Memorial day weekend Rams fans

[@TheSentry66]

Much needed! Thank you! God bless our fallen and their families. 💙💛🐏

[@agregz7]

I’m really excited for this upcoming season, cant wait to see how Jared Verse and Braden Fiske do

[@theroderboyz3637]

me too! i have a feeling this defense is really going to shine

[@whothatwhoasking2882]

Man Im hopeful for Tre White he is gonna be a big impact on the defense for the RAMS 🙌🏽

[@CamJacobs-ki9jq]

AD really should come back it's not over 🙏🏾🐐💯

[@am-1711]

Idc if AD wanna come in with 1 min left in the SUPERBOWL!!! PUT HIM IN AND WE WILL GET THE GAME WINNING SACK TOO!!! HES EARNED THE RIGHT PERIOD!!!

[@clayvermulm1048]

This show brought to you by....noone.... hahahaha Travis's reaction was priceless. Love how DMac couldn't give less of a sh*t about the obligatory sponsors, while Travis always brings that radio-energy to the ads.

[@frnkisco]

Let’s go Ramily! New episode 🙌🏽

[@FreddyKBassman]

I think that, if AD considers coming back, it would greatly depend on the Rams performance and with a good chance to be in the playoffs. I hope this happens. Great show! Thanks

[@m.a.sboxing268]

Stafford Donald and Kupp!! Need to go all in one more time!!

[@antman5628]

2-3 year extension for stafford im thinking they do but hey let’s see

[@dr.pakadoc717]

This is ordinary talk. If future HOF player retires, do people say, "Good luck, don't let the door hit you on the way out."? Of course the natural talk is similar to what is going on now. I'd like to see the team move on and the headlines to be in the here-and-now. When AD (who was an amazing player) says something that implies he's returning, it's newsworthy. Until then, I'd like to hear news about the current team. When he returns, he is on the current team.

[@CamJacobs-ki9jq]

We need AD 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@JoeBobTheTROLL]

I honestly thought there was no way AD would retire this year of all years. This years team has a good chance to make run at a championship.

[@user-dw3rq9wf6g]

No renegotiating he needs to honor his conract

[@jeffreylytle1563]

yep, like Eric Dickerson...who got traded because of his selfishness while reneging on an agreement...

[@ramfanbland]

As fans we're selfish, we want what we want. I want AD to do whatever is good for him and his family. The Rams are going to be a good team in 24 , we have some quality defenders that WILL step up, let AD do AD

[@georgedavid3196]

When is the AD billboard going up

[@johningle1]

It's fine to pay Stafford and guarantee his money. But is he going to ealk away in 2 years and we are stuck eith dead money for 2 more years.

[@u.s.aarchangelforgod3679]

💯 Locked on Rams

[@debwisniewski4549]

Agree with Travis we don’t get into the playoffs without Stafford

[@Randy4me]

If AD returns I think it will be after training camp. He even said that he hated training camp and 2 of his favorite years was when he held out of camp for contract reasons. Still a very slim chance he returns and It's all up to him.

[@TheCountofToulouse]

Donald said it himself, he HATES training camp. He also said if he could do the season and NOT have to go to camp, that's what he'd prefer to do. If he pulls the trigger and comes back, I'll bet it wont be until after Sept. I think the Rams are going to lightning this year. The Lions game is going to be tough coming out the gate but I think the Rams go in and get that one and then keep rolling.

[@PPusha-ke1ee]

Let's go AD one more baby, just one more...

[@user-sd7js8di1f]

RAMS BABY!

[@JoshuaMartian-go3tm]

I don't care if they have to do a Weekend at Bernie's with Aaron, moving and working his hands and legs for him, HE WILL BE BACK!! Just the fear of him still being on the line does A LOT. Weekend at Aaron's!! Lets Fing GO RAMS!!!🐏

[@timtompkins3483]

Have a great Memorial Day, remember those who sacrificed all for us.

[@vladimirjackson1272]

I must be one of the ONLY people that thinks AD is actually done! Like HE said, he trained 365 days a year. He didn't cheat the game or himself and got everything out of himself that he could! When you lose that desire to train, like he said, he wouldn't be the same player anyway and would cheat the game! I think he truly is happy!

[@robertrivera5866]

Whether AD returns or not, it is only up to him. I guarantee we will accept his return with open arms.

[@pmrossetti1]

If the Rams make the playoffs, AD will come back.

[@woodie1096]

It worked with Weddle, why not AD.

[@am-1711]

2 yard flat pass, WOW WHAT A BIG TIME THROW😂👌💯

[@JohnMcVay1]

Aaron has a personal issue that’s a private matter. That’s a sizable reason why he left. He’s not coming back…OF COURSE the team wants him to come back.

[@Mojohoho1]

The longer AD goes without an interview reaffirming that he is not coming back, the more I think he might.

[@37TheeBiggest]

🐐

[@Ramsman34]

Extend Staff contract to 4 years, more guaranteed $$ than Goff and top 5 guaranteed $$. That’s what it’s going to take. The more than Goff thing relative to length of contract is real. I am certain of that.

[@JMichael-xc7uu]

Goff is just younger. Stafford is too old for 4 more years. Pay AD to comeback dont re-do Staffords contract which needs to be honored

[@Ramsman34]

@@JMichael-xc7uu his contract already runs I believe through 2026. You would be adding 1 year and restructuring the entire contract. It’s about the guaranteed money. Staff frankly deserves more than Goff for the next 2, 3, and even 4 seasons based on playoff/SB performance and results….and future potential in those areas. JMO. Stafford won’t “honor” the current contract BC the landscape of what the best QBs is ever evolving. He’s top 5. Wants to be paid as such.

[@Ramsman34]

So we are clear. I said extend TO 4 years. Not Add 4 years. They’d be adding 1 year to his current contract length and restructuring the guaranteed money. Do you think Goff is actually worth more $ over the next 3-4 seasons? I don’t.

[@user-bl6ne3hc6n]

Pay matt the money, when he graduates on where the dam PLAY CLOCK IS,

[@BrianBeadle-qc2zb]

Also he absolutely hates training camp!!! So skipping that step is a huge brownie point!!! I give him a 50% chance to play at one point during 2024…👍. Go Rams

[@gregoryk.tanaka4285]

But what about those great rookies the Rams drafted to replace Donald? Talk about depth!!! That is another reason for AD to come back. He won’t have to play full time!

[@jeffreylytle1563]

Stafford playing the Rams, believes without him Rams are sunk... but this is why Jimmy G. is now a Ram.

[@paololeveratto6821]

I await the second coming of Aaron Donald

[@am-1711]

😂😂😂😂😂SAME ITS COMING!!! ITS SOMEWHERE IN THE BIBLE THAT SAYS AD WILL BE BACK, WE WILL WAIT FOR THE BLESSING🫡🪖👌💕😂💯

[@uberrox452]

I don't think they're going to give Stafford what kind of money he wants. He's on his way out . And the Rams know it . Stetson Bennett is the future of the Rams. They don't want to waste a lot of money on Stafford maybe getting injured again. I like Stafford a lot. But he's on his way out. That's just the way it is. Bennett is the future, and I would bet that he'll take the Rams to a super bowl.

[@exposingthetruth5188]

When players retire still productive it means they tired of the team losing

[@Mark-bi4pp]

Im.gonna say it . If the rams look like a contender,AD comes back 1 more season

[@jazzflute]

The second coming of Aaron Donald has been foretold!

[@paololeveratto6821]

As written!!

[@user-fe4ph8tv2e]

If Stafford gets injured get Luis Perez at QB

[@andrewacedo]

Aaron Donald. Come back and we win the Super Bowl with this team as assembled haha.

[@JohnMcVay1]

The show is brought to you by no-one. LOL!

[@rw7632]

To my knowledge A.D. is not retired. No paperwork turned in to NFL.

[@Solitude47152]

Good info

[@ifthefooshitswearit.8384]

Nfl doesn't require that anymore

[@JMichael-xc7uu]

All those close wins in 2023 will be losses in 2024. Aaron please come back, pay him twice what he was making, dont do a Stafford contract until its due, use that money on Aaron

[@user-dw3rq9wf6g]

What if Stafford gets injured and needs to retire then we will be on the hook for all those $

[@jaykronak2482]

Staffords contract is too favorable to him as it is. No renegotiation.

[@UECWorldwide]

Stafford and the RAMS come from conflicted viewpoints. Stafford has only a few good years left in him while the RAMS are thinking post Stafford. They are naturally "conflicted". The RAMS have already tried to get OUT of that big contract AND trade STAFFORD. Both failed and Stafford keeps showing up at the office (aka playing field). Don't be surprised by the RAMS management at anytime here. They dumped Goff to go forward...they'll dump Stafford at the same pace given any decent opportunity. The RAMS have enough depth to trade off Stafford, they just need a place.

[@kevinhowe3280]

Let me just tell u how stupid I think th nfl contract situation is. These teams sign these players to contracts thinking ok now I can build my roster out. That position is taken care of. These guys are signing 3 year contracts and making the teams renegotiate after 1 year. If someone else at their position gets a new contract now they want a new contract. It's unsustainable and just bad business in my opinion. I love Aaron Donald but why would you force a renegotiation of your contract, wanting more money, only then to immediately retire afterwards? You just gave us all this dead cap space and hamstrung our roster building for th next 3 years thanks alot. Stafford signed the deal to be here for the next 3 years I think it was. He's getting alot of money to play football, he agreed to it. I'm just tired of these shady tactics and at the same time having to constantly excuse this for great players.

[@OBESPRING1982]

BREAK FAST come Week ??????

[@Paul11B2P]

Let’s all pull together and…. FIX THE HORNS ON THE HELMET 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 NO BROKEN HORNS!!!🎉🎉🎉 God bless all of our veterans especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice 🇺🇸🫡

[@am-1711]

AD IF YOU COME BACK ILL WASH YOUR NEW SUPERBOWL RING 💍 YOUR GUNNA GET FOR FREE🥰👌💯GO RAMS 🐏

[@raymondpetersen6155]

Mathew is my all time favorite Lions quarterback but, Lions come first!! Lions gonna win the rematch! GO LIONS!! 😃

[@josephdevault]

Aaron Donald is not needed his production has fallen off and get this contract off the books!

[@larryglasper7605]

Teammates WANT AD to unretire because they are F-ING SCARED, put YOUR F-ING BIG BOY pants on and let AD STAY RETIRED. Teams will be looking at the RAMS totally different ( Hello- KYLER MURRAY you and the REST of the LEAGUE will FINALLY get a break from AD ) Now let's see HOW Kobie Turner play without AD.

[@RAMbo-209]

🤔

[@travesotom6890]

Kobie Turner is a great player with or without Donald 😂

[@larryglasper7605]

@@travesotom6890 Kobie is a good player , he is NOT GREAT after one F-ING season. Let's see if we can find his B- t @ h A@@ this season,

[@travesotom6890]

@@larryglasper7605Okay hater Kobie was doubled teamed more than Donald last year clueless HIS bee-och a@@ can play, and I don’t give 💩what you say 😂🤡

[@greggh.748]

C'mon Mr. Donald. One more ring, one more trophy. One more badasserish season. Please. Pretty please... 🥲

[@CamJacobs-ki9jq]

We need AD 🙏🏾🙏🏾