Stafford, 36, said after the Rams’ season ended that he still feels like he can play at a high level, but the possibility of retirement looms large. He’ll be 37 in February, has already won a Super Bowl and though he’s still playing well, it wouldn’t surprise anyone if he chose to retire this offseason.

He has two seasons left on his contract, which will earn him a reported $103million. He is due a $4m bonus in mid-March, meaning the quarterback would need to be traded quickly.