Detroit, Rams to swap QBs

Stafford, Goff both No. 1 picks

The Detroit Lions are trading quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for quarterback Jared Goff, two future first-round picks and a third-round pick, a person with knowledge of the deal said.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday night because the deal has not been completed. ESPN first reported the swap, which will include the Rams’ first-round picks in 2022 and 2023, along with their third-round pick this year.

The blockbuster trade of two starting quarterbacks and former No. 1 overall draft picks will provide a change of scenery for two players who probably need it.

Stafford asked to be traded shortly after the current season ended with the Lions’ third straight doubledigit losing record. He has been one of the NFL’s most prolific passers during his 12-year career spent entirely in Detroit, but has never won a playoff game.

Meanwhile, the Rams’ coaching staff and front office have publicly expressed a clear loss of confidence in Goff in recent weeks after Los Angeles earned its third playoff berth and posted its fourth consecutive winning record during his four years under coach Sean McVay.

Stafford, who turns 33 years old next month, has two years left on a $135 million, five-year contract. Goff is about to begin a four-year, $135 million contract with $110 million guaranteed.

Senior Bowl

Arkansas’ Feleipe Franks threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Mississippi tight end Kenny Yeboah in the fourth quarter to help seal the National team’s 27-24 victory against the American team in Mobile, Ala. Pitt safety Damar Hamlin intercepted Wake Forest quarterback Jamie Newman early in the fourth quarter.

Seahawks

Seattle hired Shane Waldron as offensive coordinator, more than two weeks after firing Brian Schottenheimer. Seattle set a franchise record for points scored last season, but there were clear philosophical differences between Schottenheimer and coach Pete Carroll. Waldron, 41, spent the past four seasons as the passing game coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams.