Reports: Stafford to LA In Exchange For Goff, First-Round, Third-Round Picks

Per reports from ESPN, Detroit has made a trade deal for long-time quarterback Matthew Stafford.

According to Adam Schefter, Stafford will go the LA Rams in exchange for two future first-round picks, a third-round pick, and quarterback Jared Goff.

This, meaning two former No. 1 overall picks will be trading places.

Detroit is dealing QB Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for two future first-round picks, a third-round pick and QB Jared Goff, per sources. Two former No. 1 overall picks trading places in the first blockbuster NFL trade of 2021.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)

Stafford has been with the Lions for 12 years, and recorded 4,084 yards and 26 touchdowns with 10 interceptions in 2020.

The Lions have not yet released a statement.