Now, the Rams have a core build of players on their rookie deals -- defensive linemen Kobie Turner and Braden Fiske, outside linebackers Byron Young and Jared Verse and safety Quentin Lake -- for a unit that took a big step forward this season under new defensive coordinator Chris Shula.

The Rams naturally want to get clarity on quarterback Matthew Stafford’s status sooner rather than later. Although it is not yet a sure thing, it sounds as if the soon-to-be 37-year-old passer is prepared to continue his playing career.

Stafford, 36, who has two years left on his contract, says he will “take some time to think about it” when asked after the Rams’ season-ending 28-22 loss to the Eagles.

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay says he would like to know “sooner than later” about Matthew Stafford’s status for next season.

Kelly Stafford became emotional while discussing her husband Matthew Stafford’s potential retirement after the Rams’ season ended in a heartbreaking 28-22 loss to the Eagles in the divisional ...

Kelly Stafford “could never” tire of watching husband Matthew Stafford light it up on NFL game days. But with the sun officially setting on his 16th season in the league following the Rams ...

Kelly Stafford, the wife of Los Angeles Rams ... This was brought about by the devastating wildfires that have gripped Southern California. What made the trip so challenging was the fact that ...

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts are among the most-respected signal-callers in the NFL, but which one will win on Sunday?

PHILADELPHIA — After their first drive of the Rams’ season-ending 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round Sunday, quarterback Matthew Stafford came to the sideline taking ...

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford looks on between plays as snow falls during the first half of their playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams ...

The Rams could consider a trade of QB Matthew Stafford, WR Cooper Kupp could be traded or released, and RB Kyren Williams could be extended.

The Los Angeles Rams started the playoffs with a dominant 27-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night as part of NFL Wild Card Weekend. The game was played at State Farm Stadium, the home field of the Arizona Cardinals,