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.

Sean McVay exhaled after the Los Angeles Rams announced a restructured deal with Matthew Stafford. After giving the quarterback permission to discuss his market value with other teams, the Rams reached a new deal to keep Stafford.

Matthew Stafford represented a notable trade target during the combine, but in the end he and the Rams worked out a new agreement.