The NFL released a statement saying the Las Vegas Raiders were not tampering by meeting with Matthew Stafford. The post NFL Makes Statement on Controversy Surrounding Ex-Lions QB Matthew Stafford appeared first on Heavy Sports.

On Thursday, news broke that the NFL has "no issue" with Stafford and Brady talking because the Rams had given the veteran quarterback permission to seek a trade. That means he can discuss a potential deal with other teams, leaving the Raiders free from a tampering charge.

Last season, Stafford helped the Rams reach the divisional round of the playoffs before they were eliminated by the Eagles. The 37-year-old completed 65.8% of his passes for 3,762 yards, 20 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 2024.

John Matthew Stafford is an NFL quarterback known for being the fastest player to reach 40,000 passing yards. After playing college football at Georgia, he was drafted first overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft. He now plays for the Los Angeles Rams and recently signed a four-year, $160 million extension with the team.