While at times the Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff quarterback swap between the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions in 2021 seems like ancient history, the blockbuster trade put both teams on a collusion course that we are seeing play out in real time.
The Rams were a team ready to win and found immediate success with Stafford. They won Super Bowl LVI at home in SoFi Stadium then rebuilt their roster to return to the playoffs in 2023. Los Angeles seems primed for contention over the next two seasons at least, though they’ll need to find a long-term solution at quarterback once Stafford hangs up his cleats.