Raiders favorite to be Matthew Stafford's next team should Rams trade QB
You'd have to think if the Raiders were to send a first round pick to LA for the 37-year-old, it wouldn't be this year's pick. If only because the sixth overall pick is a steep price for an aging QB likely on his last contract. And the contract he is looking for will be pricey. Then again, what price — both in terms of draft compensation and contract dollars — would you pay for a few years of a proven starting QB? It's an intriguing thought.
While the oddsmakers favor Stafford staying in LA, should they move him, the Raiders top the list of potential trade partners. Here is the list of the current odds for what team Stafford will play for in 2025 (via BetUS):
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