The New York Giants came close to trading for Matthew Stafford, but they’ll have to settle for alternative options.

After flirting with the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants, veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford decided it's in his best interest to stay with the Los Angeles Rams for the 2025 season. On Friday,

The Los Angeles Rams were reportedly looking into trading quarterback Matthew Stafford, and one team he was linked to was the New York Giants, who desperately need an adequate starting QB. But Stafford has received a new contract and will remain with the Rams for the 2025 season.

The New York Giants are considered a frontrunner to land Aaron Rodgers now that his path to Los Angeles is blocked, but the Giants could also be looking into another quarterback expected to garner a $100 million contract.

The Aaron Rodgers era with the New York Jets is over. When there's a total regime change in the NFL, meaning a new general manager and a new head coach, that incoming regime typically looks to start over with their own guys.