Sean McVay insists he never seriously thought his partnership with Matthew Stafford would come to an end this month after four seasons together with the Los Angeles Rams.

The Rams coach always thought that his star quarterback would stay with the team. Receiver Cooper Kupp, though is still on the trading block.

McVay also said he expects to go through the same process again with Stafford next year, via The Athletic, and to do it again on a year-to-year basis for as long as Stafford wants to continue playing. The Rams also agreed last offseason to adjust Stafford's contract so that he would remain with the Rams for 2024.