Former Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, now with the Los Angeles Rams, might end up joining another NFC North team.

Matthew Stafford, the former Detroit Lions QB and current Los Angeles Rams player, is once again part of trade rumors, with the latest speculation suggesting he could be headed to an NFC North team. Imagine Stafford facing off against the Lions twice every season—it could be a tough scenario for Detroit, and some NFL experts believe this could actually happen.

The most recent trade suggestion places Stafford with the Minnesota Vikings.

On Thursday, February 6, Kelly Stafford, Matthew’s wife, made some intriguing comments regarding the possibility of her husband leaving the Rams.

“I honestly wasn’t planning on discussing this, but why not,” she shared. “My husband wants to win. He’s not trying to put a team in a bad position. If you’re catching my drift, you’re catching my drift.”

She continued, “I have to be the dog in the situation, being like I want the respect for him that he deserves. Yes, I love the city of L.A., but I also love a good adventure.”

So, Kelly isn’t overly attached to Los Angeles. While she loves L.A., she’s focused on supporting her husband. She also seems frustrated about the Rams trading Kupp, and it’s possible Matthew shares similar feelings.

This brings us to the Detroit rival—the Minnesota Vikings. On February 6, Ted Schwerzler of Minnesota Sports Fan proposed a major trade.

Schwerzler highlights that the Vikings may have a future franchise quarterback in J.J. McCarthy, a former Michigan player. However, after being drafted in the first round, McCarthy missed the entire last season due to injury.

“After Sam Darnold performed like a legitimate top quarterback on a cheap deal, there are questions surrounding his potential return,” Schwerzler observed.

Schwerzler further noted, “Any decision to bring Darnold back would need to weigh his cap hit against his potential. Matthew Stafford was suggested as a potential upgrade during the season, and now the Vikings and Rams could work out a deal.”

So, how would the finances look in this trade? Schwerzler explains that Darnold is in line for a large contract. He adds that the Vikings are likely to use a franchise tag, which could pay him nearly $40 million next season.

Stafford’s cap hit is similar, but he’s a significantly better quarterback, making him more appealing to the Vikings.

At the end of last season, the Rams and Stafford agreed to a short-term raise for 2024, with no future deal in place after that. Stafford’s 2025 cap hit is $49.6 million, and the Rams could save $27 million by trading him after June 1 or $23 million before that.